Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| C7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Bb7b9 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic ascent from the IV chord (Abmaj7) through a #iv°7 (F#°7) to the iii chord (Gm7), a classic functional bridge.
- Utilizes a secondary ii-V (Am7b5–D7) to tonicize Gm7, momentarily shifting the tonal focus toward the relative minor (Cm) before returning to the primary cycle.
- Features an extended iii-VI-ii-V turnaround (Gm7–C7–Fm7–Bb7), providing a strong cyclical drive back to the Ebmaj7 tonic.
- Includes a tritone substitution or subV (Db7 to C7) that creates smooth chromatic voice leading into the supertonic.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop Scale and ii-V-I melodic patterns.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune uses standard major harmony but requires navigating secondary dominants and a minor ii-V leading to the iii chord.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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