Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab6 | 6 | 18.8% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 15.6% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Db6 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a prolonged II7-V7-I (Bb7-Eb7-Ab6), common in swing-era harmony to create rhythmic tension and release.
- A secondary ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7) functions as a tonicization of the subdominant (Dbmaj7) in the B section.
- The inclusion of a Gb7 (bVII7) acts as a “backdoor” dominant resolution back to the tonic Ab6.
- Frequent use of the VI7 (F7) initiates a cycle of fourths (VI-II-V-I) that drives the turnaround.
Improvisation Focus: Guide Tone Leading, specifically targeting the movement of the 3rds and 7ths through the dominant chord cycles.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the tempo is typically a relaxed “mellow” swing, making it ideal for practicing foundational jazz vocabulary.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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