Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm | 9 | 17.0% |
| Bbm7 | 9 | 17.0% |
| C7b9 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Eb7 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Gm7b5 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Eb7b9 | 2 | 3.8% |
| F7b9 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a dark i-iiø7-V7(b9) foundation in F minor, establishing a dramatic “noir” atmosphere through the use of the C7b9 altered dominant.
- Features frequent modulations to the relative major (Ab Major) via Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 sequences, providing tonal contrast between the verse and bridge sections.
- Employs dominant 7b9 chords to facilitate smooth chromatic voice leading, typically resolving downward by a half-step to the tonic or its extensions.
Improvisation Focus
The interplay between F Harmonic Minor (for the V-i cadences) and the Ab Major scale (during the relative major shifts).
Difficulty Rating
3/5 – While the ii-V-I patterns are standard, the frequent toggling between F minor and Ab major requires precise navigation of the minor-third tonal shift.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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