Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebmaj7820.0%
Fm7512.5%
Ebm7410.0%
C737.5%
Bb737.5%
F7/Eb25.0%
Emaj7/Eb25.0%
Bb7alt12.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
Fm7 -> Bb7altSetup (Major Key)1
Bb7alt -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Abm7 -> Db7altSetup (Major Key)1
Db7alt -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features a prominent tonic pedal point (Eb) throughout the A-section, creating tension against the chromatic Emaj7/Eb (Neapolitan) and F7/Eb harmonies.
  • Utilizes modal interchange via a direct shift from the parallel major (Ebmaj7) to the parallel minor (Ebm7).
  • Executes a brief modulation to the bIII key (Gb Major) through a chromatic ii-V (Abm7โ€“Db7) before returning to the tonic center.
  • Contrasts the static, pedal-heavy “A” sections with standard functional ii-V-I progressions in the “B” section.

Improvisation Focus Modal interchange: Navigating the shift between Eb Ionian and Eb Dorian/Melodic Minor.

Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune requires navigating non-diatonic shifts and pedal point harmony, though the “B” section remains functionally straightforward for intermediate players.


Standard Available in:

  • The Real Book - Volume IV
  • The Real Vocal Book - Volume III
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