Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 9 | 22.0% |
| F7 | 5 | 12.2% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Bb7#5 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> C7#5#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent ii-V-I cycles that oscillate between F minor, Eb major, and Ab major, requiring a strong grasp of functional relationships.
- Utilization of the bII7 (Db7#11) as a tritone substitute or subdominant minor substitute to provide smooth chromatic voice leading toward the tonic.
- Sophisticated secondary dominant chains, such as Cm7-F7 moving to Bbm7, which expand the harmonic rhythm beyond simple diatonic patterns.
- Integration of altered dominant tensions (Bb7#5, C7b9) that demand specific melodic resolutions to accommodate the #5 and b9 extensions.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting (3rds and 7ths) to maintain melodic fluidity through the rapid succession of ii-V-I modulations.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 because while the ballad tempo offers more time to react, the constant shifts between closely related key centers require advanced harmonic visualization.
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