Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 15.5% |
| Gm7 | 9 | 15.5% |
| D7 | 7 | 12.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Am7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Bm7b5 | 3 | 5.2% |
| G7 | 2 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of secondary dominants (D7, G7, A7) creates temporary resolutions to ii, V, and vi, driving the harmonic forward motion within the F major landscape.
- Chromatic movement in the bridge ($Bm7b5$ to $Bb7$ to $Am7$) utilizes a tritone substitution (Bb7 as subV/V) for a smooth descending transition to the mediant.
- Subdominant minor coloration via $Bbm6$ (iv6) provides a sophisticated, melancholic resolution to the tonic $Fmaj7$ during the final cadence.
Improvisation Focus Mastery of major and minor ii-V-I cells, specifically targeting the 3rds and 7ths of secondary dominants to outline the shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The ballad tempo permits deliberation, but the constant non-diatonic shifts and dense harmonic rhythm require a strong foundation in functional harmony.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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