Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 | 7 | 12.7% |
| A7b9 | 7 | 12.7% |
| Dm7 | 7 | 12.7% |
| C6 | 5 | 9.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| A7 | 3 | 5.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> E7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a “backdoor” ii-V (Fm7 - Bb7) resolving to the tonic, introducing subdominant minor colors through the bVII7 chord.
- Frequent use of Em7b5 - A7b9 functions as a secondary ii-V leading to the supertonic (Dm7), adding minor-key tension within a major framework.
- Chromatic side-slipping occurs via the Ebm7 - Ab7 cell, providing a brief dominant-prolongation before resolving to the primary G7.
- The structure relies on frequent I-vi-ii-V turnarounds and circle-of-fifths movement, ensuring high tonal stability despite chromatic substitutions.
Improvisation Focus C Major scale with modal interchange (C Aeolian/Dorian) to navigate the subdominant minor chords.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The tune features predictable harmonic rhythms and standard functional substitutions, making it an accessible entry point for learning secondary dominants and backdoor resolutions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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