Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj9 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Gm9 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Fmaj9 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Cm9 | 4 | 9.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| C7#5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| F7#5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Bbm9 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm9 -> C7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7#5 -> Fmaj9 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm9 -> F7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj9 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm9 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Functional ii-V-I progressions in F major (Gm9-C7#5-Fmaj9) establish the primary tonal center before shifting to the subdominant.
- A secondary ii-V (Cm9-F7#5) facilitates a temporary modulation to Bb major, typical of the AABA-adjacent structure.
- Modal interchange via the minor subdominant (Bbm9, Bbm6) provides the characteristic “blue” sentiment, resolving back to F through a C7b9 dominant.
- Chromatic dominant movement (Db7 to C7) utilizes a bII-V tritone substitution relationship to strengthen the resolution to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Mastering the shift between F Major and the Bb Melodic Minor scale to navigate the subdominant minor resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The slow ballad tempo and standard functional transitions make it accessible for intermediate players, though the minor-iv shifts require precise melodic targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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