Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Cm7b5 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 11.1% |
| F13b9 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Eb13 | 1 | 5.6% |
| D7b13 | 1 | 5.6% |
| G9 | 1 | 5.6% |
| C13 | 1 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm6 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a minor ii-V (Cm7b5–F13b9) resolving to a major tonic (Bbmaj7), effectively blending parallel minor colors into the Bb major key center.
- Features an extended dominant cycle (D7–G9–C13) followed by a chromatic side-slip (B13 to Bb13) to transition into the IV chord.
- Employs a classic backdoor resolution (Ebm6–Ab7 to Bbmaj7), using the minor subdominant to create a sophisticated, dark-to-bright tension release.
- Incorporates tritone substitution (Db7#11) as a chromatic passing chord to bridge the movement between Dm7 and the returning Cm7b5.
Improvisation Focus
Guide-tone targeting focusing on the 3rds and 7ths to navigate the constant shifts between Bb major and the borrowed Bb parallel minor tonalities.
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The dense chromaticism, rapid non-diatonic dominant chains, and frequent modal interchange require advanced harmonic navigation and precise voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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