Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 11 | 23.9% |
| C7#9 | 8 | 17.4% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Ebm6 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| C7#5 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Eb7b9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7#9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm6 -> C7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7#5 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7#9 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a parallel minor descent (Fm6 - Ebm6 - Dbmaj7) that functions as a modal shift toward the submediant, creating a dark, Afro-Cuban atmosphere.
- Employs standard minor ii-V-i cadences using altered dominants (C7#5) and tritone substitutions (Gb7) to resolve back to the tonic Fm6.
- Features secondary dominant motion (D7#9) and non-functional chromaticism to bridge transitions between the A sections and the bridge.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor scale (to emphasize the natural 6th on the Fm6 tonic and the major 7th on the V7alt chord).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The parallel harmonic movement and altered dominant extensions require a solid understanding of minor key theory and Latin-to-swing rhythmic transitions.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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