Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 25.0% |
| Db7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| C7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| G07 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a striking temporary modulation to the Neapolitan key (Gb major) via an Abm7-Db7-Gbmaj7 sequence, a sophisticated shift for a swing-era tune.
- Utilizes a “backdoor” ii-V progression (Bbm7-Eb7) to resolve chromatically back to the tonic F major.
- Features a secondary dominant chain (G7 to C7) interrupted by a Db7 tritone substitute, serving as a chromatic neighbor chord to the dominant.
- Includes a functional transition to the relative minor (D minor) via a ii-V-i (Em7b5-A7-Dm7) to provide harmonic depth.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale (integrating the chromatic b6 to bridge the gap between tonic stability and the rapid ii-V movements).
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The player must navigate sudden modulations to Gb major and execute smooth transitions through the minor-key turnarounds.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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