Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm6 | 6 | 23.1% |
| Am7b5 | 4 | 15.4% |
| D7b13 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| D7b13 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression navigates a complete diatonic cycle of fourths, moving from a ii-V-I-IV in Bb Major to a minor ii-V-i in G minor.
- It features a dual-tonality structure, oscillating between the relative major (Bb) and its tonic minor (G) centers.
- The D7b13 chord utilizes altered dominant function, pulling from the G harmonic minor scale to resolve strongly to the Gm6 tonic.
- The terminal Gb7 functions as a tritone substitution for C7, providing a chromatic approach to the Cm7 at the start of the form.
Improvisation Focus The G Harmonic Minor scale for navigating minor ii-V-i resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; it is the quintessential vehicle for practicing foundational major and minor ii-V-I sequences within a single, predictable form.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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