Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 11 | 18.0% |
| Bb7 | 10 | 16.4% |
| Gm7 | 7 | 11.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Eb6 | 4 | 6.6% |
| E07 | 3 | 4.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| C7 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
š¼ Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a frequent I - #IĀ°7 - ii - V7 turnaround (Ebmaj7 - EĀ°7 - Fm7 - Bb7), creating smooth chromatic voice leading in the bass toward the supertonic.
- Incorporates secondary dominants, specifically VI7 (C7) leading to ii (Fm7), to provide harmonic drive and reinforce the subdominant area.
- Utilizes chromatic diminished passing chords (F#Ā°7) between iii (Gm7) and ii (Fm7) to maintain melodic momentum and bridge diatonic gaps.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Major Bebop scale is the primary tool for navigating the frequent ii-V-I progressions and integrating chromatic passing tones effectively.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 ā The progression follows a highly predictable circle-of-fifths logic and standard diatonic functions, making it accessible for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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