Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Bm7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Eb7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Dm7b5 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Dbm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive chromatic parallel motion featuring descending minor 7th chords (Dm7b5-Dbm7-Cm7-Bm7-Bbm7) that utilizes non-functional voice leading to delay resolution to the tonic.
- Frequent ii-V cycles (Bbm7-Eb7 and Ebm7-Ab7) facilitate movement between the tonic Ab major and the subdominant Db major.
- Strategic use of the #IV diminished chord (D°7) as a passing chord to bridge the subdominant Dbmaj7 back to the ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7) sequence.
Improvisation Focus
Side-slipping: Navigating the rapid, non-diatonic parallel movements by transposing melodic motifs or pentatonic cells down by half-steps.
Difficulty Rating
4 (Advanced): The relentless chromaticism and high-speed harmonic shifts require exceptional technical facility and instant mental transposition.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
🛒 Buy on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check the Hal Leonard Jazz Song Finder to make sure that the standard is indeed in the book before buying it.