Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| F7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Ebmaj7/G | 2 | 4.2% |
| A7#11 | 2 | 4.2% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Functional use of A7#11 as a tritone substitute for Eb7, providing a chromatic approach to the IV chord (Abmaj7).
- The bridge employs a sequence of ii-V cells (Bbm7-Eb7) to tonicize the subdominant, followed by chromatic shifts like B7 to F7.
- Sophisticated turnaround sequences, such as Cm7 to Abmaj7 to B7, utilize non-diatonic “backdoor” harmony to delay resolution to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic voice leading by targeting chord extensions (9ths and #11s) to outline the song’s lush, orchestral-style harmonic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 – The combination of wide melodic leaps and dense, non-functional transitions in the bridge requires advanced harmonic navigation and precise ear training.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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