Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm | 7 | 14.3% |
| F7 | 5 | 10.2% |
| G7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| Cm/Eb | 2 | 4.1% |
| G7/D | 2 | 4.1% |
| C7/E | 2 | 4.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Cm/Eb -> G7/D | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent transitions between the tonic (Cm) and the relative major (Eb), utilizing standard ii-V-I sequences (Fm7 - Bb7 - Ebmaj7) to bridge the two tonal centers.
- Sophisticated secondary dominant chains, such as C7/E leading to F7, which create driving tension through chromatic bass movement and ascending voice leading.
- Integration of subdominant minor substitutions (Ab7, Ab6) and tritone substitutions (A7#11) that provide a dark, sophisticated harmonic palette typical of complex minor-key ballads.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor, focusing on the B natural leading tone over G7 and shifting to Eb Major during the relative major excursions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the frequent modulations between minor and relative major while tracking rapid secondary dominant changes requires an intermediate understanding of functional harmony.
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