Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Em7b5 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent toggling between F Major and relative D Minor via minor ii-V-I cycles (Em7b5-A7b9-Dm7) establishes a sophisticated dual-tonality.
- The incorporation of IVm7 (Bbm7) creates subdominant minor “bluesy” coloration, a hallmark of Arlen’s gospel-influenced harmonic language.
- Secondary dominant chains (G7-C7-Fmaj7) provide strong circle-of-fifths momentum to resolve back to the tonic center.
- Chromatic ii-V sequences in the bridge require navigating rapid shifts in tonal centers that deviate from the primary D minor/F major axis.
Improvisation Focus F Major/D Minor Blues Scale integration with chord-tone targeting to balance the soulful melody with the sophisticated vertical changes.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the piece requires an intermediate ability to navigate frequent modulations between relative major and minor keys alongside chromatic subdominant substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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