Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 | 7 | 17.5% |
| C7sus | 7 | 17.5% |
| Dm | 6 | 15.0% |
| Em7b5 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 6 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of minor ii-V-i progressions (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm) establishes a somber D natural/harmonic minor tonality.
- A modulation to the relative major (F Major) occurs via a standard ii-V-I (Gm7 - C7 - Fmaj7), providing a brief tonal lift.
- The movement between Dm7 and Dm6 in the interludes creates a shifting dorian-to-melodic minor color, essential to the tune’s signature sound.
- Extension of the A7 dominant with a b9 reinforces the traditional folk-inspired tension before resolving to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus D Harmonic Minor (specifically to highlight the C# leading tone over the A7b9 chord).
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). The tune requires smooth transitions between the minor key and its relative major while maintaining the specific rhythmic character of the interlude.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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