Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| C7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| D7b13 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| C7b13 | 2 | 6.2% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs sequential secondary ii-V progressions (Am7b5–D7 and Gm7b5–C7) to create descending chromatic tension toward the ii chord (Fm7).
- Features a classic modal interchange sequence (Abmaj7 to Abm6), utilizing the minor subdominant to provide the song’s signature melancholic resolution to the tonic.
- Utilizes a tritone substitute dominant (B7) to create a chromatic approach from the II7 (F7) to the primary V7 (Bb7).
- Navigates temporary modulations to the subdominant (Ab) through ii-V-I cycles (Bbm7–Eb7–Abmaj7), requiring smooth transitional voice leading.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading the minor subdominant (IVm6) using the Ab Melodic Minor scale to emphasize the characteristic b6 (Cb/B natural).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo is accessible, but the density of secondary dominants and modal interchanges requires a sophisticated understanding of altered extensions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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