Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Fm7b5 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Db7#11 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Modal Interchange: The immediate shift from Ebmaj7 to Ebm7-Ab7 utilizes parallel minor tonality to briefly tonicize the bVII (Db).
- Chromatic Resolutions: The use of Db7#11 as a “backdoor” dominant provides a smooth chromatic resolution back to the Ebmaj7 tonic.
- Secondary Function: A minor ii-V (Gm7b5–C7b9) targets the supertonic (Fm7), adding harmonic tension and weight to the diatonic structure.
- Diminished Passing Chords: The inclusion of B°7 acts as a leading-tone dominant (G7b9) to resolve into the Cm7, facilitating a cycle-of-fourths movement.
Improvisation Focus Navigating modal shifts between Eb Major and Eb Dorian/Aeolian over the parallel minor sequences.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo allows for melodic development, but the frequent non-diatonic ii-V chains and chromatic substitutions require solid harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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