Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Fm7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Fm7b5 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a classic chromatic descending turnaround (Gm7 – Gbº7 – Fm7 – Bb7) functioning as a iii – bIIIº – ii – V substitution to smoothly return to the tonic.
- Employs secondary dominants, specifically C7b9 (V/ii), to create strong directional tension and resolution toward the Fm7 (ii) chord.
- Incorporates the IV7 chord (Ab7) as modal interchange, providing a sophisticated “backdoor” blues flavor within a predominantly diatonic Eb Major context.
- Features circular ii-V motion (Gm7b5 – C7) to navigate toward the subdominant area, characteristic of the Great American Songbook harmonic language.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Major Bebop scale is essential for navigating the diatonic passages while capturing the swing-era phrasing through added chromatic passing tones.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the transitions rely on standard jazz tropes, making it highly accessible for intermediate soloists.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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