Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 8 | 18.6% |
| Bb7 | 8 | 18.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Cm7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Abm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 2.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes extensive I-vi-ii-V cycles (Ebmaj7-Cm7-Fm7-Bb7), establishing a quintessential “rhythm changes” style foundation in Eb major.
- The use of modal mixture via the IV-iv-I movement (Abmaj7 to Abm7) creates a classic subdominant minor resolution, adding chromatic color to the diatonic frame.
- A #ivø7 (Am7b5) provides a sophisticated chromatic bridge, typically functioning as a secondary leading-tone chord or leading toward a ii-V in the relative minor (Gm).
- The bridge employs standard secondary dominants to navigate through closely related keys before returning to the home tonic.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop Scale (leveraging the added chromaticism between the 5th and 6th degrees to navigate the frequent ii-V turnarounds).
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable functional harmony and clear IV-iv-I shifts make it an accessible study for intermediate improvisers mastering diatonic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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