Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b9 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Fm7 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Db7 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 5.3% |
| E7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent minor ii-V-i turnarounds (Gm7b5 – C7b9 – Fm7), utilizing the flattened ninth on the dominant to reinforce the somber F minor tonality.
- Features chromatic side-slipping and tritone substitutions (e.g., E7 to Ebm7 or Db7 to C7) that provide tension and smooth voice leading during the ‘A’ sections.
- Executes a clear modulation to the relative major (Ab major) in the bridge via a sequence of ii-V-I progressions (Bbm7 – Eb7 – Abmaj7).
- Utilizes the IVm7 (Bbm7) as a functional pivot, bridging the transition between the dark tonic minor and the more lyrical major-key bridge.
Improvisation Focus F Harmonic Minor (specifically targeting the b13 and natural 7 intervals to navigate the C7b9 dominant tension).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo aids the performer, but navigating the chromatic dominant movements and minor-key alterations requires precise melodic targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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