Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 3 | 13.6% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 13.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Em7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| A7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| G7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic descending sequence of Major 7th chords (Bbmaj7, Abmaj7, Gbmaj7) that function as shifting pivots for subsequent modulations.
- Utilizes secondary ii-V cells (Em7-A7, Dm7-G7, Cm7-F7) that resolve deceptively down a half-step to the next Major 7th chord, creating a signature “drifting” Bossa Nova aesthetic.
- Features a systematic modulation through multiple tonal centers (D minor, C minor) before eventually returning to the F major tonic.
Improvisation Focus Sequential Transposition: Shifting melodic motifs down a major second to match the parallel ii-V movements.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The symmetrical structure is predictable and easy to memorize, but the frequent chromatic shifts require fluent navigation of three distinct key centers in rapid succession.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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