Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm6 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Gm | 4 | 10.5% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 7.9% |
| G7b9 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 5.3% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a minor tonic prolongation (Gm to Gm6), utilizing the natural sixth to create a sophisticated, “Cool Jazz” Dorian or Melodic Minor texture.
- Features a secondary ii-V-i progression (Dm7b5 - G7b9 - Cm7) that temporarily shifts the tonal center to the subdominant.
- Moves through the relative major (Bbmaj7) via an F7 dominant, using a chromatic Dbº7 passing chord to transition smoothly back to Cm7.
- Utilizes multiple minor ii-V turnarounds (Am7b5 - D7b9) to reinforce the G minor key center against various modal excursions.
Improvisation Focus G Melodic Minor: This scale effectively navigates the tonic Gm6 and provides the necessary leading tones for the various minor-key ii-V progressions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the tempo is often moderate, the performer must fluently navigate minor-key ii-V-i patterns and chromatic diminished substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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