Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 17.6% |
| G7b9 | 3 | 17.6% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 5.9% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a standard minor ii-V-i (Dm7b5 – G7b9 – Cm7) to establish the primary C minor tonality.
- Executes a direct modulation to the Neapolitan key center (Db Major) through a ii-V-I sequence (Ebm7 – Ab7 – Dbmaj7).
- Connects the two key centers via a minor-third root movement (Cm7 to Ebm7), serving as a chromatic pivot.
- Employs a final minor ii-V-i turnaround to resolve back to the C minor tonic for the head repeat.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the tonal shift between C Aeolian/Harmonic Minor and the Db Major scale to highlight the modulation.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Beginner-Intermediate) because it provides a foundational exercise in bridging two distinct key centers within a simple, repetitive 16-bar structure.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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