Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| G7 | 5 | 9.4% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 9.4% |
| A7 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Gm7/F | 3 | 5.7% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| A7 -> Em7b5/A | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| A7b13 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5/A -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Em7b5/A -> A7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7b13 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression employs chromatic parallel movement and tritone substitutions, notably the
Eb7/Dbacting as a substitute dominant resolving toward D minor. - The opening Fmaj7 to Eb7/F (subV/V) creates a sophisticated Lydian dominant tension that reinforces the F major tonality before pivoting to the D minor relative.
- Structural stability is maintained through frequent minor ii-V-i sequences (
Em7b5 – A7b9 – Dm7), utilizing dominant pedal points likeEm7b5/Ato create tension. - Secondary dominants, such as G7 (V/V), are used to approach the Gm7 (ii), adding temporary major-key brightness to a predominantly minor-harmonic landscape.
Improvisation Focus D Harmonic Minor and D Melodic Minor scales to navigate the frequent ii-V-i resolutions and chromatic altered dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): While the tempo is usually slow, the dense chromaticism and slash-chord inversions require precise guide-tone navigation and awareness of shifting tonalities.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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