Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 13 | 26.5% |
| Bb7 | 12 | 24.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 10 | 20.4% |
| E07 | 5 | 10.2% |
| Bb7#5 | 3 | 6.1% |
| Eb | 1 | 2.0% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 2.0% |
| Ab | 1 | 2.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 12 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 6 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes E°7 as a #I°7 passing chord, creating a smooth chromatic bridge between the Ebmaj7 tonic and the Fm7 (ii) chord.
- The Bb7#5 functions as a decorative altered dominant (V7alt), using the b13 tension to drive melodic resolution back to the Ebmaj7 tonic.
- The harmony relies on repetitive ii-V-I cycles in Eb major, characteristic of the 32-bar ballad form, ensuring a strong, stable tonal center.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, emphasizing the natural 7th and the chromatic E natural passing tone to navigate the #I°7 to ii transition.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the changes are largely diatonic and follow predictable functional patterns, making it an accessible entry point for studying standard jazz voice leading.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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