Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 17.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 5 | 14.7% |
| B07 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| C#07 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| D7#5 | 2 | 5.9% |
| E9 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes an ascending chromatic sequence (Imaj7 - #I°7 - iim7 - #ii°7 - iiim7) to create smooth, linear voice leading through the first five bars of the Bb major tonality.
- Employs “backdoor” dominant functionality (Ab7) and tritone substitutions (E9) to create harmonic tension before resolving to the IV (Ebmaj7) or returning to the tonic.
- Features a secondary dominant cycle (II7 - V7) via the C7 to F7 progression, providing a strong directional pull back to the Bbmaj7 head.
Improvisation Focus Bb Bebop Scale with a focus on chromatic enclosure of chord tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The dense chromatic passing chords and non-diatonic substitutions require precise harmonic navigation and command of “Rhythm Changes” vocabulary at high tempos.
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The Real Bebop Book
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