Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am | 4 | 20.0% |
| Cm | 3 | 15.0% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| F7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The initial shift from Am to Cm creates a non-functional modal opening that subverts traditional diatonic expectations in F major.
- A sequence of ii-V-I progressions descends chromatically by minor thirds (Bb, Ab, Gb), requiring rapid adjustment to shifting tonal centers.
- The structure utilizes “constant structures,” where the same harmonic relationship is transposed to different pitch levels to create modern tension.
- Final resolution occurs via a standard ii-V-I (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7), providing a grounding return to the tonic after the chromatic mid-section.
Improvisation Focus Smoothly navigating descending ii-V-I cells by connecting 3rd and 7th guide tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the tempo is often moderate, the challenge lies in maintaining melodic continuity through three rapid, non-diatonic key changes.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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