Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| C7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| G7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| A7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs secondary dominants ($A7 \rightarrow Dm7$ and $D7 \rightarrow Gm7$) to provide chromatic motion and tonicize internal scale degrees within the F major framework.
- The bridge modulates to the subdominant ($Bb$ major) via a pivot $ii-V$ ($Cm7 - F7$), a hallmark of Great American Songbook architecture.
- Incorporates a chromatic ascent in the bridge ($Bb6 - B^\circ7 - Cm7$), where the diminished chord functions as a passing chord to the $ii$.
- Utilizes circle-of-fifths movement during the turnaround sections to create strong forward momentum back to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Navigating secondary dominants using guide-tone voice leading (3rds and 7ths).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression relies on standard diatonic patterns and predictable modulations, making it highly accessible for intermediate players.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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