Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| F7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| G7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Starts on the IV chord (Bbmaj7), creating immediate harmonic momentum by delaying the Fmaj7 tonic arrival.
- Incorporates the “back-door” dominant (Eb7), functioning as a bVII7 to facilitate smooth chromatic voice leading back to the tonic or relative minor.
- Uses secondary dominants such as G7 (V/V) and A7 (V/vi) to target the ii and vi chords, strengthening the internal cadences.
- Features standard ii-V-I cells that modulate briefly to the subdominant (Bb) before resolving back to the home key of F Major.
Improvisation Focus Targeting the “back-door” resolution using the Bb Melodic Minor scale over the Eb7 chord to emphasize the #11.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows predictable jazz logic and stays largely within the F major tonality, making it an ideal study for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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