Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 11.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Db7 | 2 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a I-I7-IV-bVII7 progression, where the Db7 acts as a “back-door” dominant resolving back to the Ebmaj7 tonic.
- Frequent iii-VI-ii-V turnarounds (Gm7-C7-Fm7-Bb7) provide strong directional motion through the cycle of fourths.
- The structure employs secondary dominants (Eb7) to tonicize the subdominant (Abmaj7), grounding the tune in standard diatonic functional harmony.
Improvisation Focus Navigating iii-VI-ii-V cycles by emphasizing the chromatic guide-tone resolutions between the 3rds and 7ths of each chord.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the predictable harmonic rhythm and reliance on standard functional patterns make it an accessible vehicle for intermediate jazz improvisation.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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