Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 17.1% |
| C7 | 7 | 17.1% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| F6 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a classic I-vi-ii-V turnaround in F major, often substituting the diatonic Dm7 with a secondary dominant (D7) to intensify the pull toward Gm7.
- A brief modulation to the subdominant (Bbmaj7) is achieved via a ii-V (Cm7-F7), adding harmonic variety to the primary theme.
- The composition is noted for its sophisticated bridge, which typically executes a sudden chromatic modulation to Gb major (bII), requiring precise navigation of a key center distant from the tonic.
- Frequent cycling of fifths provides a strong forward motion, characteristic of Kern’s melodic and harmonic integration.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting and the F major bebop scale to navigate the rapid ii-V-I turnarounds and the bridge’s key shift.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the A sections consist of standard diatonic cycles, the bridge’s sudden half-step modulation requires intermediate-level harmonic awareness and voice-leading skills.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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