Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 22.5% |
| F6 | 7 | 17.5% |
| C7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| F#07 | 4 | 10.0% |
| A07 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bb6 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 2.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes F#°7 as a secondary leading-tone chord (vii°7/ii) to facilitate smooth chromatic voice leading between the tonic F6 and the supertonic Gm7.
- Executes a distinct modulation to Ab Major (the bIII) via a Bbm7–Eb7 (ii–V) sequence, introducing a “parallel shift” harmonic color.
- Features diminished passing chords such as A°7 to pivot toward the subdominant (Bb6), maintaining harmonic momentum through the middle sections.
- Relies on functional ii–V–I progressions in F Major to anchor the form before and after the modulatory excursions.
Improvisation Focus Tonal center shifting, specifically targeting chord tones to navigate the transition from F Major to the Ab Major modulation.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The primary sections are diatonic, but the abrupt shift to the bIII key requires intermediate-level awareness of non-parallel tonal centers.
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