Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 10 | 28.6% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Ab6 | 2 | 5.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a classic I - VI7 - II7 - V7 progression (Abmaj7 - F7 - Bb7 - Eb7), utilizing secondary dominants to create rhythmic drive and harmonic tension.
- Employs F7 (V/ii) and Bb7 (V/V) to introduce chromaticism via the A natural and D natural leading tones, moving outside the diatonic Ab major scale.
- The movement from Ab6 to F7 utilizes a smooth chromatic voice-leading shift (Ab to A natural), a hallmark of swing-era songwriting.
- Standard ii-V-I resolutions (Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7) provide strong tonal stability and clear landing points between the dominant-heavy sections.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing with a specific emphasis on the major 3rds of the secondary dominants (A natural for F7 and D natural for Bb7) to navigate the non-diatonic changes.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable cycle-of-fifths movement and clear Ab major tonal center make it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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