Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm | 6 | 16.2% |
| Ab7 | 6 | 16.2% |
| G7b9 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 8.1% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| G7/D | 2 | 5.4% |
| Cm/Eb | 2 | 5.4% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b9 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Cm -> G7/D | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7/D -> Cm/Eb | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a stepwise ascending bass line (Cm - G7/D - Cm/Eb) to create linear tension and contrapuntal interest within the C minor tonic.
- Employs standard minor ii-V-i cadences (Dm7b5 - G7b9 - Cm) that require altered dominant resolutions and harmonic minor vocabulary.
- Features a modulation to the relative major (Ebmaj7) in the bridge, followed by a parallel shift to Ebm7 - Ab7, creating a sophisticated modal sequence.
- Uses the Ab7 chord as a bVI dominant-seventh substitute or a tritone substitution for the II7 (D7), adding chromatic movement back to the dominant.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor (specifically over the tonic minor and altered dominants).
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): Navigating the transition between the dark C minor tonality and the bright relative major bridge requires solid knowledge of minor functional harmony.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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