Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm6 | 9 | 28.1% |
| Cm7b5 | 8 | 25.0% |
| F7b9 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Fm7b5 | 1 | 3.1% |
| Bb7b9 | 1 | 3.1% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 3.1% |
| Ab7b9 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 8 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Persistent minor ii-V-I (Cm7b5–F7b9–Bbm6) cadences anchor the piece in Bb minor despite the complex bridge modulations.
- Sequential modulation in the B section shifts through Eb minor before resolving to the relative major (Db major) via an Em7b5–Ab7b9 sequence.
- Frequent use of dominant 7b9 chords creates high-tension resolutions typical of the bebop idiom, requiring precise voice leading.
Improvisation Focus Bb Melodic Minor scale (for tonic minor and altered dominant applications).
Difficulty Rating 4/5. Navigating rapid minor-key ii-V-I cycles at a bebop tempo requires advanced harmonic fluency and melodic minor vocabulary.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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