Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Bbm6 | 2 | 5.4% |
| B7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b13 -> Bbm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Modal Interchange: The use of Ebmaj7 (IVmaj7) against Bbm7 (im7) creates a distinctive Bb Dorian flavor, substituting the standard minor IV chord for a major seventh.
- Relative Major Pivots: Frequent ii-V-I sequences in Db major (Ebm7–Ab7–Dbmaj7) provide a bright tonal contrast to the somber Bb minor home key.
- Functional Turnarounds: The use of Cm7b5–F7b13 reinforces the Bb minor center, utilizing the harmonic or melodic minor for a strong V-i resolution.
Improvisation Focus
The Bb Dorian mode, specifically highlighting the G natural to accommodate the Ebmaj7 and Bbm6 chords.
Difficulty Rating
3 (Intermediate): The unusual IVmaj7 in a minor context and the constant shifting between Bb minor and its relative major require sophisticated modal awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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