Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 3 | 13.6% |
| C7 | 3 | 13.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| F7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Bb07 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Bm7b5 | 1 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a classic I - ii/IV - V/IV - IV movement (Fmaj7 - Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7), common in standard ballad structures.
- Chromaticism is introduced via the #IV diminished or m7b5 (Bm7b5) leading to the iii7 (Am7), creating effective ascending voice leading.
- Extensive use of secondary ii-V progressions (Bm7b5 - E7b9 to Am7 and Am7 - D7 to Gm7) reinforces temporary tonal centers throughout the A section.
- Functional resolution relies on the iii - VI - ii - V turnaround (Am7 - D7 - Gm7 - C7) to navigate back to the tonic F major.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting (3rds and 7ths) is essential to clearly outline the frequent secondary dominants and chromatic transitions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmony is functionally logical and predictable, though the slow ballad tempo demands sophisticated melodic phrasing and command over altered extensions.