Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 8 | 22.2% |
| Bb9sus | 5 | 13.9% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| F#0 | 2 | 5.6% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Eb69 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7sus -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes frequent ii-V-I movements toward the IV chord (Ebmaj7), creating a sense of constant resolution without landing immediately on the tonic.
- Chromatic passing motion is established through the F#°7 to Gm7 transition, providing a leading-tone resolution to the relative minor.
- The bridge employs a minor ii-V-i (Am7b5 - D7b13 - Gm7), shifting tonal gravity and requiring navigation of altered dominant tensions.
- Modal interchange is introduced via the Abmaj7 (bVII), momentarily pulling the harmony into the Bb Mixolydian or Eb Lydian landscape.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting to navigate the frequent secondary dominants and their respective altered extensions (b9, #9, b13).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo allows for melodic expression, but the constant shifting between major and relative minor centers requires intermediate harmonic proficiency.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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