Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 8 | 16.0% |
| G7 | 6 | 12.0% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 10.0% |
| Ebm7 | 4 | 8.0% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 8.0% |
| G7#5 | 2 | 4.0% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 4.0% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7/G -> D7/F# | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Incorporates chromatic ii-V sequences (Ebm7–Ab7) that act as non-diatonic side-slipping ornaments moving toward the Dm7.
- Features a classic minor line cliche (Am–Am/maj7–Am7–D7) utilizing a descending chromatic inner voice to transition from the i chord to the IV7.
- Employs frequent tonal pivots between the relative major (Cmaj7) and minor (Am) via functional ii-V-I and ii-V-i (Bm7b5–E7b9) turnarounds.
Improvisation Focus A Melodic Minor scale to navigate the tonic minor alterations and the E7b9 altered dominant.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune requires navigating standard major-key cadences alongside a sophisticated minor line cliche and unexpected chromatic substitutions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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