Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 8 | 15.7% |
| F6 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 9.8% |
| D7b9 | 5 | 9.8% |
| C7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| C7#5 | 3 | 5.9% |
| D7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Ab07 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7#5 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes Ab°7 as a chromatic passing chord (vii°7/ii) to create smooth voice leading between the tonic F6 and the supertonic Gm7.
- Employs the minor subdominant (Bbm6) to provide a classic “sentimental” IV-iv-I resolution common in swing-era ballads.
- Features frequent secondary dominants with altered extensions (D7b9, C7#5) to intensify harmonic pull toward the ii and I chords.
Improvisation Focus Targeting Chord Tones with Chromatic Voice Leading.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: While the harmony contains frequent diminished and altered chords, the slow ballad tempo provides ample time for the soloist to navigate these changes.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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