Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 1 | 12.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A sections are driven by a repetitive I-vi-ii-V turnaround in Ab major, utilizing the secondary dominant F7 (VI7) to intensify the resolution to Bbm7.
- The bridge modulates to the subdominant (Db major) through a clear ii-V-I progression (Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7), a common convention in Great American Songbook standards.
- Functional diatonicism prevails, with melodic lines closely tracking the underlying cycle of fourths and standard voice-leading patterns.
Improvisation Focus Chord-tone soloing emphasizing guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the frequent ii-V-I turnarounds.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is highly predictable and stays within primary tonal centers, making it an excellent study for foundational jazz vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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