Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Cm7 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| G7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Dmaj7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| A7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section relies on standard $ii-V-I$ cadences ($Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7$) and $V/ii$ secondary dominants ($G7$) to reinforce the Bb major tonal center.
- The progression moves to the subdominant via a $ii-V$ in Eb ($Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7$), a common technique in musical theater standards.
- The bridge features a sudden modulation to D major ($Dmaj7, Bm7, Em7, A7$), establishing a chromatic mediant relationship with the home key of Bb major.
Improvisation Focus Navigating $ii-V-I$ patterns and voice-leading through rapid key center shifts.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While much of the tune is diatonic, the abrupt jump to D major requires the ability to pivot between distant tonalities mid-chorus.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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