Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| C7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Ab07 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Bb7#11 | 2 | 4.7% |
| F/A | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7sus -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#11 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a passing Ab°7 (#ii°7) to create chromatic voice-leading between the tonic F6 and the supertonic Gm7.
- Features a sudden tonicization of the bIII key (Ab major) via a Bbm7-Eb7-Ab6 sequence, introducing sophisticated modal borrowing.
- Employs the secondary dominant G7b9 (V/V) to heighten tension before resolving to the primary C7 dominant.
- Incorporates the Bb7#11 chord, utilizing Lydian Dominant colors as a colorful subdominant variation.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting across shifting ii-V-I cells in F Major and the temporary Ab Major modulation.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune is accessible but requires navigating rapid key shifts and diminished substitutions while maintaining a fluid swing feel.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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