Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm6 | 17 | 33.3% |
| Gm6 | 12 | 23.5% |
| A7b9 | 6 | 11.8% |
| D7b9 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Em7b5 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 3.9% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| D7b9 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm6 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent minor ii-V-i progressions (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm6) establish a sophisticated minor tonality, emphasizing the dark colors of the b9 and b13.
- The D7b9 acts as a secondary dominant (V/IV), creating a strong chromatic resolution to the subdominant Gm6.
- The sequence Bm7b5 - E7b9 - A7b9 functions as a “ii-V of V,” building significant harmonic tension that prepares the return to the tonic Dm6.
Improvisation Focus D Harmonic Minor (D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C#) is the most critical scale for navigating the V7b9 resolutions and the distinctive minor-key melody.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic movements are largely standard minor ii-V-i patterns and the moderate tempo allows ample time for chord-tone targeting.