Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 20.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| E07 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Gb07 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Db7 | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7/Bb -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs chromatic passing diminished chords (#I°7 and bIII°7) to create fluid voice leading between the I, iim7, and iiim7 functions.
- Features a “backdoor” ii-V progression (Abm7 - Db7) that acts as a subdominant minor substitution resolving toward the tonic.
- Utilizes a #IV°7 (A°7) passing chord to bridge the IV chord back to the tonic, a characteristic device in Broadway-style jazz.
- Incorporates secondary dominants (C7) and altered tensions (Bb7#5) to strengthen the resolution of the standard I-VI-ii-V turnarounds.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale (to effectively navigate the diatonic framework while highlighting chromatic passing tones).
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — While the chromatic diminished chords require precision, the underlying harmonic structure is a straightforward major-key cycle with predictable resolutions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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