Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 8 | 17.0% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| D7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> F7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b13 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Contrafact Structure: Built on the changes of “Embraceable You,” the progression oscillates between Eb Major and its relative minor, C minor, utilizing secondary dominants like G7 to reinforce the minor center.
- Cyclic Dominants: The bridge employs an extended cycle of fourths (Am7-D7-Gm7-C7-F7-Bb7), requiring the soloist to navigate rapid tonal shifts through various temporary key centers.
- Linear Bass Motion: The sequence Cm7 - Cm7/Bb - Am7 creates a chromatic-descending line in the bass, providing a smooth harmonic bridge between the tonic Ebmaj7 and the upcoming dominant cycles.
Improvisation Focus Bebop scales and chromatic enclosure patterns targeting 3rds and 7ths within ii-V-I cells.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The dense harmonic rhythm and rapid movement through secondary dominants require high-level fluency in bebop vocabulary and sophisticated voice-leading skills.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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