Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| E7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Abmaj7#11 | 2 | 5.7% |
| G | 2 | 5.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes frequent tritone substitutions, specifically replacing the dominant Bb7 with E7 to create descending chromatic resolutions (Fm7 - E7 - Ebmaj7).
- Features a “Rhythm Changes” skeleton heavily modified with secondary II-Vs, such as the Am7 - D7 leading to a temporary G major (III) tonal center.
- Incorporates constant IV chord color shifts, utilizing Abmaj7#11 to provide a Lydian modal flavor within a functional bebop framework.
- The progression employs rapid “side-slipping” dominant chords, requiring the soloist to navigate half-step shifts while maintaining the Eb major home key.
Improvisation Focus Chromatic voice-leading over tritone substitutions.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) - The fast-moving chromatic substitutions and frequent modulations require high-level linear facility and precise targeting of non-diatonic chord tones.