Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Am7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Ebmaj7/Bb | 2 | 6.1% |
| D7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Gmaj7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Fm7/Bb | 1 | 3.0% |
| F#m7 | 1 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7/Bb -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7/Bb | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of pedal points (Bb) under II-V-I patterns in Eb major creates the signature Horace Silver soul-jazz tension and depth.
- Employs “side-slipping” II-V sequences (F#m7-B7 moving to Fm7-Bb7), requiring fluid transposition of melodic motifs across descending half-steps.
- Features sophisticated modal interchange, transitioning from the G minor/Eb major environment to a bright G major tonic via a standard II-V-I (Am7-D7-Gmaj7).
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic “side-slipping” II-V-Is by utilizing Dorian and Altered scales to connect rapidly shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The unpredictable chromaticism and frequent modulations between distant key centers require high-level harmonic awareness and quick mental transposition.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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