Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 16.7% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Eb6 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 3.3% |
| F7 | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a I-VI-ii-V structure, featuring a C7#9 as a secondary dominant (V/ii) to create blues-inflected tension before resolving to the supertonic.
- Extended supertonic-dominant cycles (Fm7-Bb7) reinforce the Eb major tonality through repetitive functional cadences.
- The secondary dominant F7 (V/V) introduces chromaticism to briefly tonicize the dominant area (Bbmaj7).
- The Bbm7-Eb7 sequence functions as a ii-V cell leading to the IV chord (Ab), a standard pivot into the subdominant bridge.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop Scale and functional ii-V-I melodic patterns.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the progressions consist of standard functional jazz movements, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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