Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| C7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| F6 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Em7 | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a prominent IV7 (Bb7) chord in the first four bars, creating a bluesy, subdominant “backdoor” color rather than a standard diatonic IVmaj7.
- The turnaround utilizes a functional III-VI-II-V (Am7-Dm7-Gm7-C7) sequence, creating a strong circle-of-fifths pull back to the Fmaj7 tonic.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center toward the relative minor (Dm) via a secondary ii-V (Em7-A7), providing a temporary departure from the bright F major tonality.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale (integrating the chromatic passing tone between C and D to maintain chordal alignment on downbeats).
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The predictable AABA form and reliance on standard functional ii-V-I progressions make it an ideal vehicle for practicing basic diatonic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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