Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 10 | 22.2% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 15.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 8.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| E07 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 4.4% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 4.4% |
| C7b13 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> C7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b13 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9/C# -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic #i°7 (Edim7) passing chord to create smooth voice leading between the Imaj7 and the ii7 chord.
- Incorporates frequent minor ii-V-i resolutions (Gm7b5–C7b9–Fm7), which reinforce F minor as a primary structural pillar despite the Eb major opening.
- Features a sophisticated bridge that utilizes secondary dominants (D7b9 and A7b9) to pivot rapidly through G minor and D minor tonal regions.
Improvisation Focus The Altered Scale (specifically over the C7 and D7 dominants) to navigate the functional minor-key tensions and voice-leading transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 — The piece requires a solid grasp of secondary ii-V-I sequences and the ability to manage rapid modulations across the bridge.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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