Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Bb6 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Eb7b9 | 3 | 7.7% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of secondary dominants (D7 to Gm7, G7 to Cm7) creates temporary resolutions to minor centers within the Bb major framework.
- Chromatic ascending movement via a C#o7 passing chord bridges the ii-7 (Cm7) and iii-7 (Dm7), providing smooth voice-leading in the A-section.
- A backdoor ii-V progression (Ebm7–Ab7) functions as a subdominant minor substitution, resolving non-diatonically back to the tonic Bb6.
- Altered dominant tensions, specifically the b9 on Eb7 and #11 on Bb7, define the characteristic Hard Bop “crunch” of the composition.
Improvisation Focus Chord-tone soloing using chromatic enclosures and “3-to-b7” guide-tone connections to navigate the dense secondary dominant movement.
Difficulty Rating 4/5; the rapid harmonic rhythm and frequent shifts between major and minor tonicizations require advanced command over bebop scales and functional voice-leading.