Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 8 | 15.7% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 11.8% |
| C7 | 6 | 11.8% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| A7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Amaj7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| E7 | 3 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard I-vi-ii-V turnaround in F Major (Fmaj7-Dm7-Gm7-C7), frequently tonicizing D minor as the relative minor.
- Features sophisticated chromatic voice leading through a descending minor-seventh sequence (Am7-Abm7-Gm7) and tritone substitutions like Db7.
- The bridge shifts to the mediant major (A Major), utilizing a #ii diminished chord (A#°7) to bridge the transition to the ii-V in the new key.
Improvisation Focus Continuous guide-tone linking to navigate the dense frequency of ii-V-I resolutions and chromatic turnarounds.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ballad tempo is accessible, the rapid harmonic rhythm and bridge modulation require precise knowledge of substitute dominant functions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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