Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 14 | 16.7% |
| Bb7 | 13 | 15.5% |
| Eb6 | 10 | 11.9% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 9.5% |
| Cm7 | 7 | 8.3% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 4.8% |
| Bb7sus | 4 | 4.8% |
| F7 | 3 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 9 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7sus -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7/Bb -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A sections rely on a classic I-vi-ii-V progression (Eb6-Cm7-Fm7-Bb7), establishing a firm diatonic foundation in Eb major.
- A #I°7 passing chord (E°7) is used to create chromatic ascending voice leading between the I and ii chords, adding subtle tension.
- The structure utilizes functional cycles that resolve strongly to the tonic, grounding the melody’s signature wide interval leaps.
Improvisation Focus Chord-tone arpeggiation to navigate the wide melodic leaps while maintaining the harmonic framework.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the progression follows standard diatonic turnarounds, though the octave-based melody requires careful phrasing and interval accuracy.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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