Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 7 | 18.9% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 5.4% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a minor ii-V-i (Dm7b5 – G7b9 – Cm7) to tonicize the relative minor, requiring a shift from Eb major to C harmonic minor.
- A modulation to the subdominant (IV) occurs via a ii-V bridge (Bbm7 – Eb7) leading to Abmaj7.
- A “backdoor” dominant sequence (Abmaj7 to Db7#11) provides a smooth chromatic resolution back to the tonic Ebmaj7.
- The structure incorporates a secondary dominant (F7 as V/V) to build tension before the final ii-V-I turnaround.
Improvisation Focus Targeting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the frequent ii-V-I cells and secondary dominant shifts.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: This standard is an ideal entry point for intermediate players because it uses predictable functional harmony and clear secondary dominant resolutions within a standard AB’ form.
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