Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 7 | 15.6% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Fm | 4 | 8.9% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Fm/maj7 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Db7 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7b13 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a prominent minor line cliché (Fm – Fm/maj7 – Fm7), creating chromatic inner-voice movement from the root down to the minor seventh.
- Frequent i-IV7 (Fm7 to Bb7) cycles establish a strong Dorian modal foundation, shifting away from purely functional Aeolian harmony.
- The use of Gm7b5 to C7#9 forms a classic minor ii-V-i turnaround, requiring altered dominant resolutions to return to the tonic.
- The bVI7 chord (Db7) acts as a predominant substitute, providing a bluesy transition toward the ii-V or tonic.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor scale, essential for navigating the line cliché and providing the necessary tensions for the altered dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo allows for melodic development, but the chromatic inner-voice movements and minor-key turnarounds require precise scalar knowledge beyond simple pentatonics.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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