Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 6 | 14.6% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 14.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 4.9% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a minor ii-V (Am7b5–D7b9) to target the ii chord (Gm7), adding harmonic tension to a standard major-key setup.
- Features a “Backdoor” cadence (Bbm7–Eb7 to Fmaj7), using the iv–bVII progression to resolve chromatically to the tonic.
- The bridge shifts to the parallel minor context via the relative major (Ab Major), utilizing a Bbm7–Eb7–Abmaj7 sequence to distance itself from the F Major home key.
- Utilizes tritone substitutions (Gb7) and secondary dominants (F7 to Bb7) to create a sophisticated, chromatic path back to the turnaround.
Improvisation Focus Navigating modal interchange and voice leading through the parallel minor (F minor/Ab Major) shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The rapid transitions between major and parallel minor tonalities, combined with non-diatonic ii-V chains, require advanced harmonic navigation skills.
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