Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 10 | 21.3% |
| Bb7 | 9 | 19.1% |
| Fm7 | 8 | 17.0% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 10.6% |
| C7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 2.1% |
| Abm6 | 1 | 2.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm6 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a classic I-vi-ii-V turnaround in Eb Major for the primary theme, providing a stable diatonic foundation.
- Features a sophisticated subdominant minor move (Abm6 to Db7) which acts as a backdoor cadence (bVII7) returning to Ebmaj7.
- Employs secondary dominants like C7 (V/ii) and G7 (V/vi) to create forward motion and temporary tonicization of non-tonic chords.
- The Gm7-C7-Fm7-Bb7 sequence creates a functional iii-VI-ii-V circle of fifths progression common in the Great American Songbook.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, prioritizing voice-leading through the chromatic alterations of the secondary dominants and the subdominant minor.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression relies on standard jazz vocabulary and predictable cadences, making it an ideal study for intermediate players to practice navigating secondary dominants.