Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Em7b5 | 5 | 9.1% |
| A7b9 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Gm7b5 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 5.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The tune opens with a parallel minor tonicization (Fm) leading into a bVI (Dbmaj7) via a ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7), showcasing sophisticated sub-dominant minor substitutions.
- Extensive use of minor ii-V-i sequences (Em7b5-A7b9-Dm) creates a somber, shifting tonal center between F Major and its relative D Minor.
- Transitions back to the F major tonic utilize Gm7b5-C7b9, employing dominant-minor functional harmony to resolve chromatic tension.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor applications over minor ii-V progressions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: Navigating the constant flux between F major and the flattened submediant (Db) requires advanced knowledge of minor-key harmony and precise voice leading.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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