Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 8 | 20.5% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| C7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| F6 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs functional I-vi-ii-V turnarounds in F Major interspersed with secondary dominant (A7b9) tonicization of the submediant (Dm7).
- Features a prominent subdominant minor “back-door” progression (iv7–bVII7) using Bbm7–Eb7 to resolve to the diatonic iii chord (Am7).
- The bridge modulates to the dominant (C Major) via a standard ii-V-I (Dm7–G7–Cmaj7) before shifting to a minor ii-V-i in A minor.
- Frequent use of diminished seventh passing chords (Co7) provides chromatic movement between tonic and subdominant harmonic areas.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing to highlight the voice-leading shifts between the F major diatonicism and the Bbm7–Eb7 “back-door” substitution.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows a predictable 32-bar structure with smooth, logical voice leading that accommodates both scalar and arpeggio-based approaches.