Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 8.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 8.3% |
| G7#5 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a minor ii-V-i sequence (Gm7b5-C7b9-Fm6) within an F major key center, exemplifying sophisticated modal interchange.
- The bridge modulates to the dominant (C major) before a secondary ii-V-I sequence (Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) targets the subdominant key.
- The Ab7 chord functions as a bIII7 dominant, providing a chromatic bridge between the Bb major tonic and the recurring ii-V turnaround.
- Porter creates harmonic tension by delaying the definitive F major resolution until the final bars of the 32-measure form.
Improvisation Focus Navigating minor ii-V-i progressions using the C Altered and F Melodic Minor scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune demands agility in switching between parallel major and minor modes and managing rapid modulations through the bridge.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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