Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7b13 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 14.3% |
| F | 1 | 7.1% |
| F6 | 1 | 7.1% |
| F#07 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Gm6 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G#07 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Fmaj7/A | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs chromatic stepwise motion (F - F#°7 - Gm7) using a #I diminished chord to bridge the tonic and the supertonic.
- Incorporates secondary dominants with altered extensions, such as A7b13 (V/vi) and D7b13 (V/ii), to facilitate smooth voice leading and internal tension.
- Utilizes a Gm6 to G#°7 transition as a diminished approach to the I chord in first inversion (Fmaj7/A), creating a rising bass line.
- Features minor ii-V sequences (Am7b5 - D7b13) to target the ii chord (Gm7), adding sophisticated minor-key coloration to a diatonic major framework.
Improvisation Focus Guide Tone Mapping is essential to navigate the frequent chromatic passing chords and altered dominant resolutions effectively.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The melody is deceptively simple, but the harmonic structure requires precise navigation of diminished substitutions and altered secondary dominants.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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