Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 10 | 20.8% |
| F7 | 10 | 20.8% |
| Bbmaj7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Gm7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.2% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.2% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.2% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 2.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 10 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 6 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent I-vi-ii-V turnarounds (Bbmaj7-Gm7-Cm7-F7) to create a cyclical, rhythmic harmonic foundation in Bb Major.
- Utilizes a minor ii-V-i progression (Am7b5 - D7b9 - Gm7) to tonicize the relative minor, providing a brief but poignant shift in tonal color.
- Features a Dm7-G7-Cm7-F7 sequence, showcasing Kern’s use of the circle of fifths to extend the approach to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation (focusing on 3rds and 7ths) to smoothly bridge the frequent ii-V-I resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2: The harmony is functionally transparent and stays primarily within the diatonic framework of Bb major, making it ideal for intermediate study.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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