Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Fm7b5 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Bb7b13 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Db7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| D7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent modal interchange moves the harmony from Eb major through Abm7-Db7 to Gbmaj7 (bIII), creating a sophisticated excursion into the parallel minor’s relative major.
- A #IV diminished chord (Ao7) functions as a chromatic passing tone between the IV chord (Abmaj7) and the tonic in second inversion (Eb6/Bb), facilitating smooth scalar voice leading.
- The bridge employs sequential ii-V progressions (Am7-D7 to Bm7-E7) to pivot into the key of G Major, shifting the tonal center by a chromatic major third from the tonic Eb.
Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through chromatic ii-V sequences and navigating rapid shifts between distant tonal centers (Eb, Gb, and G).
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The dense harmonic rhythm and frequent modulations to non-diatonic keys require advanced theoretical knowledge and precise melodic targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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