Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm/maj7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| G7b9 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 8.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Ab7b9 | 2 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Minor ii-V-i Opening: The progression begins with a Gm7b5 – C7b9 leading to Fm/maj7, establishing a dark, minor-key tonality through modal interchange.
- Rapid Key Tonicization: The sequence utilizes Dm7b5 – G7b9 resolving to Cmaj7, followed by Cm7 – F7b9 resolving to Bbmaj7, requiring the soloist to navigate three distinct key centers in quick succession.
- Chromatic Dominant Movement: The use of Ab7b9 shifting to G7b9 creates a bII7 to V7 tension (tritone substitution logic), providing a sophisticated chromatic approach back to the primary dominant.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor and Altered Scales (specifically F Melodic Minor over Fm/maj7 and C Altered over C7b9).
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The frequent modulations between parallel major/minor keys and the fast-moving ii-V sequences require advanced harmonic fluency and precise voice leading.
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