Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 11 | 28.2% |
| Fm7 | 7 | 17.9% |
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| C7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Cm7/Bb | 1 | 2.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs standard I-VI-II-V variations (Ebmaj7-C7-F7-Bb7), utilizing secondary dominants to drive harmonic rhythm toward the tonic.
- Features a modulation to the mediant minor (Gm) in the bridge via a localized minor ii-V-i (Am7b5 - D7b9 - Gm7).
- Utilizes stepwise descending bass movement (Cm7 - Cm7/Bb - Am7b5) to create smooth voice-leading transitions during the bridge’s harmonic shift.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, incorporating the chromatic passing tone between the 5th and 6th degrees to maintain chord-tone alignment on downbeats.
Difficulty Rating 2: The predictable 32-bar AABA structure and clear functional harmony make it an ideal study for navigating secondary dominants and basic minor ii-V-i transitions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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