Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| G7b13 | 3 | 12.5% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Bb7sus | 2 | 8.3% |
| Bb7b9sus | 2 | 8.3% |
| C7b9 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| D7b9/F# | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7b9/F# -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression centers on a recurring minor iv-V-i (Cm7 - D7b9 - Gm), often substituting the tonic for a G7b13 to create a secondary dominant pull back to Cm7.
- A prolonged Bb7sus pedal acts as a dominant preparation (V/bVI), building significant tension before resolving to the lyrical Eb6 section.
- Features chromatic bass movement using diminished passing chords (Ab°7) and inversions (D7b9/F#) to create smooth, linear voice leading between G minor and its dominant.
- Utilizes a tritone relationship (E7#9 to Eb6) to pivot between harmonic sections, showcasing Corea’s signature use of non-functional parallel shifts.
Improvisation Focus The G Harmonic Minor scale (and its fifth mode, D Phrygian Dominant) is the primary tool for navigating the tension-heavy dominant b9/b13 chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The fast rhumba tempo and highly syncopated “Spanish-style” rhythmic unisons require advanced technical precision and rhythmic maturity.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Latin Book
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