Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 22.5% |
| C7 | 8 | 20.0% |
| D7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 2.5% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 2.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 2.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a cyclical ii-V-I-VI progression in F Major (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7-D7), utilizing the D7 as a secondary dominant (V/ii) to reset the loop.
- Features a sudden bridge modulation to the bIII (Ab Major) via a Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 sequence, a common device in Afro-Cuban jazz.
- Utilizes a descending diatonic bass line (Abmaj7 to Fm7/Eb) during the bridge, creating a sense of harmonic motion over a static key center.
- Maintains a strong tonic-dominant relationship throughout the A sections to support the syncopated montuno rhythmic feel.
Improvisation Focus Mastery of ii-V-I cell vocabulary in both F Major and Ab Major, emphasizing smooth guide-tone transitions.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Beginner-Intermediate): The repetitive nature of the A sections is accessible, though the bridge modulation requires basic knowledge of key centers.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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