Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Bb6 | 2 | 4.7% |
| F7#5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Ebm6 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebm6 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7/F | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7#5 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7 -> Bmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs modal interchange via the minor subdominant (Ebm6) and bVII7 (Ab7), injecting a sophisticated “Strayhorn” atmosphere into the primary Bb major framework.
- Executes a pivotal modulation to Db Major (bIII), utilizing ii-V-I sequences that shift the center to the relative major of the parallel minor.
- Incorporates chromatic voice leading through altered dominants (F7#5, Bb7b9) and diminished passing chords (Eº7), smoothing the transitions between distantly related tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Chord Tone Mapping: Prioritizing the 3rds and 7ths is essential to successfully navigate the frequent modulations between the Bb and Db tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). While the slow ballad tempo provides time to think, the constant shifting between major and minor-related tonalities requires a strong understanding of functional harmony.