Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab6 | 8 | 26.7% |
| Eb7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| Bbm7 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| C7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression establishes a strong tonic center in Ab Major, using Ab6 as a stable home base before initiating repetitive ii-V (Bbm7-Eb7) cycles that drive the harmonic rhythm.
- Secondary dominants facilitate a brief modulation to the dominant (Eb Major) via the sequence Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7, common in Great American Songbook structures.
- Sequential root movements (Gm7-C7 to Fmaj7) create temporary tonal shifts via the cycle of fifths, providing harmonic variety before resolving back to the primary key.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone voice leading through sequential ii-V-I progressions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The changes follow predictable functional patterns and standard modulations, making it an ideal study for diatonic soloing and basic secondary dominants.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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