Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 9 | 16.7% |
| Bb7b9 | 6 | 11.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 9.3% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 9.3% |
| B9#11 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Gb07 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Eb6 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Bb7sus | 2 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gmaj7 -> D7/A | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent tritone substitutions, such as B9#11 resolving to Bb7, which adds sophisticated chromatic tension to the standard ii-V-I cycles in Eb major.
- Utilizes a Gbº7 passing diminished chord to create smooth downward voice leading between the iii (Gm7) and ii (Fm7) minor chords.
- Features subdominant minor flavoring through the Ab9 (IV7) and Gb7b5 (tritone sub of V/ii), reinforcing the song’s melancholic ballad aesthetic.
- Maintains a firm tonal center in Eb Major through repeated Bb7b9 to Ebmaj7 resolutions, despite the provided “Bb major” key center label.
Improvisation Focus Mastering Guide Tone Lines (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the frequent ii-V-I resolutions and chromatic substitutions smoothly.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The slow ballad tempo and clear functional harmony make it accessible for intermediates, though the chromatic substitutions require precise note choice.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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