Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Ab7#11 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The use of Ab7#11 serves as a IV7 (Lydian Dominant), providing a sophisticated non-diatonic color that resolves back to the tonic or moves to the iii chord.
- Standard iii-vi-ii-V cycles (Gm7-Cm7-Fm7-Bb7) provide the structural foundation, typical of the Great American Songbook style.
- A secondary ii-V-i sequence (Am7b5-D7b9-Gm7) briefly shifts the tonal center to the mediant, adding minor-key gravity.
- Recurring V/ii chords (C7b9) create melodic tension that resolves smoothly into the ii-V-I cadence.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major scale fluency with a focus on using the Ab Lydian Dominant scale to highlight the #11 over the IV7 chord.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression relies on standard functional movements and predictable secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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