Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 6 | 21.4% |
| Em7b5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| A7 | 6 | 21.4% |
| Dm/F | 2 | 7.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| C7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 3.6% |
| D7b9 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| A7 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a quintessential i – iiø7 – V7 progression in D minor, establishing the melancholic tonal center through frequent minor 2-5-1 turnarounds.
- Features a secondary ii-V (Am7b5 – D7b9) that tonicizes the subdominant (Gm7), adding harmonic depth beyond the primary key.
- Incorporates a ii-V-I in the relative major (Gm7 – C7 – Fmaj7), providing a brief modulation to F major that offers tonal contrast to the brooding D minor sections.
- Uses stepwise bass motion (Dm to Dm/F) to create smooth transitions between the tonic and the predominant iiø7 chord.
Improvisation Focus D Harmonic Minor to navigate the dominant A7 to tonic Dm resolutions while highlighting the leading tone.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The clear ii-V-I patterns in both minor and relative major keys make the harmonic rhythm predictable and accessible for developing improvisers.
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