Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| F7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Bb7sus | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard I-vi-II7-V7 progression in the A section, substituting the diatonic iim7 for a brighter secondary dominant II7 (F7).
- Features a bridge that tonicizes the subdominant (Abmaj7) via a ii-V (Bbm7-Eb7) sequence, a classic Great American Songbook modulation.
- Utilizes a “backdoor” ii-V (Abm7-Db7) to transition from the subdominant area back to the tonic or iii chord (Gm7).
- Incorporates a cycle of fourths (Gm7-C7-Fm7-Bb7) to create strong directional pull toward the final resolution in Eb major.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone mapping to navigate the transitions between secondary dominants (II7 and VI7) and the parent Eb major scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is steady and the modulations are highly functional, making it an excellent entry point for learning to play over secondary dominants.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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