Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| D7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| C7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| G7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Ab07 | 2 | 4.8% |
| F7#5 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic passing diminished chord (#I°7) to bridge the tonic Fmaj7 to the supertonic Gm7.
- Features a classic “backdoor” cadence (IVmaj7 to bVII7) with Bbmaj7 to Eb7 resolving back to the tonic.
- Utilizes a descending chromatic dominant sequence (E7–Eb7–D7) to transition into the bridge’s minor ii-V-I patterns.
- The bridge relies on cyclical secondary dominants (D7b9 to Gm7) and extended ii-V-I sequences to create harmonic tension and release.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through guide tones to navigate the frequent chromatic transitions and non-diatonic substitutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo provides ample time for navigation, but the constant chromatic shifts and secondary dominants require precise harmonic awareness.
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