Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7 | 8 | 16.7% |
| Bbm7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Cm7 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Ebm7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Starts on the subdominant (IVmaj7), delaying tonic resolution to create an expansive, “wide” melodic feel.
- Employs a comprehensive circle-of-fifths sequence (iii-VI-ii-V-I) that drives the primary harmonic motion toward Ab major.
- Utilizes a G7b9 as a secondary dominant (V/iii), introducing harmonic tension that resolves to the mediant minor (Cm7).
- Frequent ii-V7/IV (Ebm7-Ab7) interpolations facilitate smooth transitions back to the subdominant.
Improvisation Focus Ab Major Scale and its related modes (Dorian and Mixolydian) to navigate the dense ii-V-I progressions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 - The piece relies on highly predictable functional harmony and standard jazz cycles, making it an ideal study for intermediate players.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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