Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 | 8 | 20.5% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| B7#11 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bb7b13 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Ab7alt | 2 | 5.1% |
| Em7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7alt | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7alt -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening utilizes a chromatic bVI7 (B7#11) to V7 (Bb7b13) resolution, creating sophisticated minor-key tension before reaching the tonic.
- Frequent ii-V-I shifts into Db Major provide tonal relief and contrast against the established Eb minor environment.
- Chromatic side-slipping (Fm7 - Em7 - Ebm7) requires linear voice leading through parallel minor seventh structures.
- A sudden modulation to E Major via a ii-V (F#m7 - B7) introduces a remote tonal center, typical of Gryce’s sophisticated bebop-era writing.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the rapid functional shifts between Eb minor and the disparate major centers of Db and E.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune demands agility to handle sudden modulations and non-diatonic substitutions while maintaining a cohesive melodic line.