Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab | 7 | 16.7% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Eb7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Bb | 4 | 9.5% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| B | 3 | 7.1% |
| Gm | 2 | 4.8% |
| Cm | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent secondary dominant chains (II7 - V7 - I) in Ab major to establish strong, functional tonal centers.
- Features sophisticated modal interchange, shifting from Ab major to its parallel minor (Abm) and distant keys like B major.
- Utilizes chromatic mediant relationships and step-wise descending bass movement (Gb to F) to create expansive harmonic tension.
- The bridge relies on rapid, non-diatonic modulations that obscure the home key before returning via a definitive Eb7 dominant.
Improvisation Focus Modal interchange and navigating the Ab Major/Ab Minor parallel relationship.
Difficulty Rating 4 - The frequent shifts into distant tonal centers and non-diatonic sequences require advanced harmonic navigation and fluent voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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