Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a ii-V of IV (Bbm7-Eb7 to Abmaj7) followed by a classic backdoor resolution (Abm7-Db7) to return to the tonic.
- Utilizes secondary dominants (F7, G7) to create brief modulations to Bb major and the relative minor (Cm7), expanding the harmonic palette.
- Features a sophisticated bridge structure that cycles through multiple key centers, including G major, via rapid ii-V patterns.
Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through frequent ii-V-I progressions, specifically targeting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to outline the shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The ballad tempo allows for preparation, but the frequent modulations and backdoor dominant substitutions require intermediate harmonic knowledge.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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