Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Cm6 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Gm | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Cm | 2 | 4.8% |
| Cmb6 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a chromatic line cliché (Cm–Cmb6–Cm6–Cm7), creating melodic motion within a static tonic minor harmony.
- The progression incorporates frequent minor ii-V-I sequences (Gm7b5–C7b9–Fm7), necessitating a strong grasp of harmonic minor and altered dominant resolutions.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center to the dominant minor (G minor) via a ii-V (Am7b5–D7b9), providing a temporary modulation that mirrors the tonic’s minor architecture.
- Use of the Eb7#11 acts as a sophisticated tritone substitution or dominant preparation, smoothing the transition toward the D7b9.
Improvisation Focus Minor ii-V-I vocabulary using the Melodic Minor and Altered scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the tempo is usually slow, the performer must accurately navigate minor-key functional harmony and internal chromatic voice-leading.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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