Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 19.4% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Bb | 4 | 12.9% |
| Eb/Bb | 4 | 12.9% |
| Gm | 3 | 9.7% |
| Bb/D | 2 | 6.5% |
| Eb | 2 | 6.5% |
| F7sus | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7sus -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Static Gospel Harmony: Extensive use of Bb7 and Eb/Bb over a Bb pedal point establishes a soul-jazz foundation rather than functional V-I resolutions.
- Plagal Emphasis: The progression relies heavily on IV-I (Eb to Bb) movements, characteristic of church-influenced harmony.
- Stepwise Bass Motion: The sequence Bb - Bb/D - Eb uses a first-inversion tonic chord to create a smooth melodic ascent to the subdominant.
- Suspended Dominants: The use of F7sus4 provides a modern, “open” dominant sound, softening the pull toward the tonic by avoiding the leading tone (A).
Improvisation Focus Bb Major Blues Scale (incorporating the b3 and b7 for authentic gospel-soul phrasing).
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The slow harmonic rhythm and repetitive sections are accessible for beginners, though achieving the correct rhythmic “pocket” and soulful articulation requires nuance.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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