Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 11 | 22.9% |
| Bb7 | 10 | 20.8% |
| Am7b5 | 5 | 10.4% |
| D7b9 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Eb6 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Gb07 | 2 | 4.2% |
| D7b9/F# | 2 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 10 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| D7b9 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a classic IV to #IVdim7 (Eb6 to Gb°7) chromatic ascent, providing a smooth functional bridge to the ii-V (Fm7-Bb7) of the home key.
- Frequent secondary dominants, specifically the ii-V of vi (Am7b5 to D7b9), create strong resolutions toward G minor, shifting the tonal center momentarily to the relative minor.
- Dominant chords are heavily seasoned with altered tensions like b9 and b13 (C7b9, D7b13), demanding chromatic melodic lines that deviate from the standard Bb major scale.
Improvisation Focus G Harmonic Minor scale application over the ii-V-i sequences targeting the relative minor.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The song transitions through multiple secondary dominants and minor ii-V patterns, requiring fluid navigation between Bb major and G minor tonalities.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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