Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| C7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Am7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Ab07 | 2 | 5.6% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| F6 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent ii-V-I progressions in F Major, often preceded by a Bb7 (IV7) acting as a subdominant neighbor or “backdoor” dominant.
- Features a chromatic descending turnaround (Am7 - Ab°7 - Gm7) that utilizes the diminished chord as a passing bridge to the supertonic.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center to the mediant (A Major) via a Bm7 - E7 - A6 sequence, requiring a sudden shift in harmonic perspective.
- Utilizes secondary dominants like D7b9 to create tension-rich resolutions back into the primary Gm7 - C7 cycles.
Improvisation Focus Navigating functional ii-V-I sequences and voice leading through chromatic passing tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the A sections are grounded in standard F major diatonicism, the bridge’s modulation to A major requires intermediate-level tonal awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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