Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 7 | 30.4% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| G7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Dm/maj7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Am7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 4.3% |
| A7b9 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a classic minor line cliché (D-C#-C-B), creating chromatic internal voice leading through Dm, Dm/maj7, and Dm7.
- The G7 acts as a IV7 chord, establishing a D Dorian modal flavor by utilizing the natural 6th (B) rather than the Aeolian b6.
- The cadence of Bbmaj7 to Am7 to Dm employs a bVI - v7 - i movement, characteristic of the natural minor scale and common in mid-century jazz-pop standards.
Improvisation Focus D Dorian scale, transitioning to D Melodic Minor over the Dm/maj7 to navigate the C# leading tone.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the harmonic rhythm is steady and the static D minor center allows for accessible modal exploration with minimal complex substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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