Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 14 | 29.8% |
| C7b13 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| G7b13 | 2 | 4.3% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Bb7#5 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> C7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7b13 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes secondary dominants (C7b13 to Fm7) to create strong internal motion toward the subdominant.
- It features frequent oscillation between the relative major (Eb) and the tonic minor (Cm), employing both major and minor ii-V-I cadences.
- Use of altered extensions (G7b9, Bb7#5) provides essential chromatic voice leading to resolve tensions into the target tonic or subdominant chords.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the modal shifts between Eb Major and C Harmonic/Melodic Minor scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 because the performer must fluently bridge the gap between major and minor functional harmony while managing frequent altered dominant tensions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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