Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| C7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Db7 | 1 | 10.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a cyclical I-vi-ii-V foundation in Eb major, frequently embellished by secondary dominants like Gm7-C7 to reinforce the ii chord (Fm7).
- Incorporates a “backdoor” ii-V sequence (Abm7-Db7) that deceptively resolves to Emaj7 instead of the expected Eb tonic.
- Employs chromatic side-slipping via an Emaj7 to Ebmaj7 resolution, a characteristic Paul Desmond device that creates a lush, temporary lift before returning to the home key.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through chromatic target tones, specifically navigating the half-step shift from the Emaj7 neighborhood back to the Eb tonic.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the foundation is diatonic, the frequent excursions into non-functional harmony and side-slipping require intermediate-level harmonic awareness and precise ear training.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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