Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 19.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 14.9% |
| C7 | 7 | 14.9% |
| Am7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| F6 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7sus -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs standard ii-V-I cadences in F major, utilizing “back-door” dominant movement via Bb7 (IV7) and Db7 (bVI7) to provide a bluesy, sophisticated resolution to the tonic.
- Features a secondary ii-V-i progression (Bm7b5 - E7b9 - Am7) that briefly tonicizes the relative minor, creating a momentary shift in tonal color.
- Uses suspended dominant chords (C7sus) and dominant cycles to prolong harmonic tension before returning to the home key of F major.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation through the ii-V-I cycles to emphasize the 3rds and 7ths of the shifting secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 2: The predictable AABA structure and clear tonal centers make it accessible for beginners, though the brief excursion to A minor requires basic knowledge of minor-key ii-V-i’s.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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