Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Db7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of sequential ii-V-I resolutions, specifically alternating between Eb Major (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7) and Ab Major (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7).
- Secondary dominant chords, such as C7 and F7, provide chromatic tension and strengthen the tonicization of the succeeding ii-7 chords.
- Integration of the “backdoor” dominant (Db7) provides a sophisticated subdominant minor flavor when resolving toward the tonic or mediant.
- The progression demonstrates functional fluctuation between the F minor home key and its closely related major centers.
Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through sequential ii-V-I cells.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 - While the ballad tempo is forgiving, the frequent modulations and shifting tonal centers require a solid grasp of guide-tone navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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