Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 5 | 14.7% |
| Ab6 | 5 | 14.7% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Db6 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Gb7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| F7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dbm7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Starts with a II7-V7-I sequence (Bb7-Eb7-Ab6), utilizing a secondary dominant (V7/V) to create immediate harmonic tension and forward momentum.
- Employs a tonicization of the IV chord (Db6) via a related ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7), a hallmark of the early swing era.
- Features a “back-door” resolution or subdominant minor movement (Dbm7-Gb7) providing a sophisticated chromatic return to the tonic Abmaj7.
- The progression relies heavily on the cycle of fifths (F7-Bb7-Eb7-Ab), creating a predictable but effective structural foundation.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone targeting and 3-7 voice leading, particularly when navigating the transition from the II7 (Bb7) to the V7 (Eb7).
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The harmonic rhythm is steady and the cycle-of-fifths movements are diatonic enough for intermediate soloists to navigate comfortably.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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