Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 5 | 13.2% |
| Db7 | 5 | 13.2% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| F7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a “Backdoor” progression (Abm7–Db7) resolving to Ebmaj7, blending subdominant minor flavor with chromatic leading tones.
- Frequent use of secondary dominants (C7–F7–Bb7) creates a strong cycle of fifths momentum leading back to the tonic.
- The bridge modulates to the relative minor (G minor) via a ii-V-i (Am7b5–D7–Gm7), providing significant tonal contrast from the major-key A sections.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, emphasizing chord tone transitions through the secondary dominants and the backdoor ii-V.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the A section is standard, the bridge’s modulation and the rapid sequence of secondary dominants require a solid understanding of functional harmony.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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