Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| G7/D | 1 | 6.7% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Cm7/Bb | 1 | 6.7% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 6.7% |
| C7 | 1 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7/D -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a prominent $Imaj7 - V7/vi - vim7$ movement ($Ebmaj7 - G7 - Cm7$), common in Great American Songbook standards to bridge the tonic and relative minor.
- A chromatic descent occurs via $Am7b5$ to $Ab7$, where $Ab7$ acts as a tritone substitute for $D7$, functionally targeting the $Gm7$ ($iii$) or providing a smooth transition to $Fm7$ ($ii$).
- Frequent $ii-V$ sequences tonicize the subdominant ($Ab$ Major) using $Bbm7 - Eb7$, requiring the soloist to navigate rapid shifts in key centers.
- The harmony blends major and minor modal colors, specifically utilizing the $ii-V$ of $F$ minor to create a darker, more melancholic texture within the primary $Eb$ Major landscape.
Improvisation Focus Targeting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to highlight the smooth voice leading through shifting $ii-V-I$ cells.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo allows for melodic development, but the constant modulation between major and minor $ii-V$ sequences demands solid harmonic fretboard or keyboard visualization.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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