Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 18 | 38.3% |
| Ebm | 16 | 34.0% |
| Bmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Abm6 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Db7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Gbmaj7 | 1 | 2.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a static i-v (Ebm to Bbm7) modal vamp, relying on the minor dominant to maintain a “cool” Dorian atmosphere rather than functional V7-i tension.
- The B section modulates toward the relative major (Gb) territory, shifting from Bmaj7 (VI) to Abm6 (iv6) to create a sophisticated subdominant bridge back to the tonic.
- Harmonic rhythm is dictated by the 5/4 meter, typically splitting measures into a 3+2 pattern that emphasizes the minor i chord on the downbeat and the v chord on the upbeat of the fourth beat.
Improvisation Focus Eb Minor Blues Scale and the Eb Dorian mode.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The harmonic changes are straightforward, but improvising fluidly within the 5/4 time signature requires advanced rhythmic displacement and phrasing skills.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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