Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 37.5% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| F7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| D7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Am7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes a G minor tonic ostinato, establishing a modal foundation before transitioning into dense functional harmony.
- Rapid, non-diatonic ii-V sequences (Cm7-F7, Bbm7-Eb7, Am7-D7, Ebm7-Ab7) descend chromatically and via whole steps, creating intense harmonic tension.
- The Ebm7-Ab7 cell acts as a chromatic “side-slipping” mechanism, functioning as a backdoor turnaround to resolve back to the Gm7 tonic.
Improvisation Focus Navigating shifting ii-V arpeggios while maintaining the G Dorian/Melodic Minor tonal center.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The high-speed execution of unrelated, descending ii-V patterns requires advanced harmonic fluency and precise linear connection.
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