Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb6 | 6 | 25.0% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Gm | 3 | 12.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Cm | 2 | 8.3% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 4.2% |
| D7b9 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A sections utilize a repetitive ii-V-I progression in Eb major (Fm7-Bb7-Eb6), establishing a stable and predictable diatonic foundation.
- The bridge shifts toward the relative minor (Cm) and its minor v (Gm), introducing a modal contrast to the bright tonic sections.
- A secondary minor ii-V (Am7b5-D7b9) specifically targets Gm, necessitating a temporary shift in tonal center to the vi chord.
- The use of C7 acts as a secondary dominant (V/ii), effectively cycling the progression back to the starting Fm7 chord.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Major Pentatonic scale maintains the tune’s “western” melodic character, supplemented by G Harmonic Minor for the bridge’s ii-V-i resolution.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is largely diatonic and repetitive, with only the brief minor-key modulation in the bridge requiring significant harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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