Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 5 | 26.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 21.1% |
| F7 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| E7#9 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Db | 1 | 5.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a persistent F pedal point to blur the distinction between Bb7 and F7, creating a suspended, “floating” dominant texture.
- Features chromatic “side-slipping” via the E7#9 to Db progression, utilizing non-functional modal interchange to shift the tonal center.
- Re-contextualizes the Eb7 and Cm7 as non-resolving color chords rather than standard subdominants, delaying resolution back to Bb major.
- Employs static Dm sections to pivot from high-tension dominant movement into a stable Dorian or Aeolian modal environment.
Improvisation Focus The F Mixolydian scale serves as the primary melodic anchor for navigating the dominant-pedal sections.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The reliance on pedal points and non-functional chromaticism requires advanced melodic development and sophisticated harmonic awareness.