Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 5 | 17.2% |
| Gm7b5 | 4 | 13.8% |
| C7b9 | 4 | 13.8% |
| F#m6 | 2 | 6.9% |
| F7b9 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Dbmaj7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| Em7 | 1 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features “side-slipping” from Fm6 to F#m6, creating chromatic tension that resolves to the subdominant Bbm7.
- The bridge executes a sequence of rapid ii-V-I modulations ascending chromatically through D, Eb, and E major, requiring navigation of distant key centers.
- Utilizes a functional minor ii-V-i (Gm7b5 - C7b9 - Fm6) to anchor the A sections in F minor, contrasting with the bright major resolutions in the bridge.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor for the tonic sections and fluid voice-leading through the bridge’s shifting major keys.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) because the fast tempo and constant, non-diatonic modulations in the bridge demand high-level harmonic awareness and technical precision.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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