Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm6 | 6 | 24.0% |
| D7b13 | 5 | 20.0% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 12.0% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 12.0% |
| G7b13 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| F7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| G7b9 | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Gm6 -> D7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b13 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Tonic Minor Stability: The A sections center on Gm6, utilizing a classic i-V7 alternation (Gm6-D7b13) that establishes a minor-swing aesthetic rather than a G major tonality.
- Subdominant Pivot: The bridge initiates a shift to the subdominant (Cm7) via G7b9 (V/iv), introducing secondary dominant tension to disrupt the Gm tonic.
- Relative Major Modulation: A functional ii-V-I sequence (Cm7-F7-Bb6) navigates the harmony toward the relative major (Bb), providing a bright contrast to the dark A sections.
- Altered Dominant Extensions: Frequent use of D7b13 and D7b9 facilitates smooth chromatic voice-leading into the tonic, emphasizing the harmonic minor pull.
Improvisation Focus G Melodic Minor, utilizing the natural 6th (E) to outline the Gm6 tonic while providing a bridge to the Bb major bridge section.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Intermediate-Beginner) because the piece follows predictable ii-V-I cycles and clear modulations between closely related relative keys.
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