Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 11 | 19.6% |
| Eb7 | 10 | 17.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 7.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 5.4% |
| F7 | 3 | 5.4% |
| Db7 | 2 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 9 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes sequential ii-V-I progressions that modulate from the primary key (Ab Major) up a major third to C Major.
- Employs “backdoor” dominant movements (Db7) and secondary dominants (F7) to create chromatic internal motion and lead into temporary tonics.
- Features a symmetrical structure where melodic motifs are transposed exactly to match shifting key centers, primarily moving in major thirds.
Improvisation Focus Navigating transposing II-V-I cells and utilizing arpeggio-based voice leading to outline the frequent key changes.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: While the modulations require transposing fluency, the repetitive harmonic rhythm and standard ii-V logic make it a foundational study for jazz improvisation.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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