Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 11 | 25.6% |
| Bb6 | 9 | 20.9% |
| F7#5 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| C7#5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| D7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression centers on a relative major/minor relationship, pivoting between Bb6 (I) and Gm7 (vi/i) using D7 as a secondary dominant (V/vi).
- Augmented dominants (F7#5, C7#5) provide chromatic voice leading, moving the #5 interval smoothly into the 3rd or 6th of the resolving chord.
- The Ebm6 functions as a minor plagal cadence (iv6), a quintessential “sentimental” device that creates a dark-to-light resolution back to the Bb major tonic.
- Sequential secondary dominants, such as C7 (V/V) moving toward F7, establish a cycle-of-fourths motion that reinforces the tonal center.
Improvisation Focus Chord Tone Soloing: Target the 3rds and 7ths to navigate the frequent dominant-to-tonic resolutions and chromatic alterations.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the changes stay within a narrow tonal axis, making it highly accessible for developing improvisers.
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