Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 20.0% |
| Gm7 | 7 | 15.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 8.9% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 8.9% |
| F7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 4.4% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a foundational I-vi-ii-V turnaround (Fmaj7-Dm7-Gm7-C7) to anchor the tonality firmly in F major.
- Frequent secondary ii-V cell patterns, such as Am7b5-D7b9 leading to Gm7, provide chromatic tension and directional pull toward the supertonic.
- The B-section features a modulation to the subdominant (IV) via a ii-V sequence (Cm7-F7 to Bbmaj7), a classic functional departure in ballad structures.
- Use of the Bb7 chord serves as a subdominant minor or “backdoor” dominant function, adding a bluesy, non-diatonic color before returning to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones (3rds and 7ths) within ii-V-I patterns to clearly delineate the frequent functional changes.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The harmony follows standard functional logic and moves at a manageable ballad tempo, making it ideal for practicing foundational jazz vocabulary.
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