Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 5 | 10.2% |
| G7b9 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Am7b5 | 4 | 8.2% |
| D7b9 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 6.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a primary minor ii-V-i (Dm7b5-G7b9-Cm7) followed by a secondary ii-V (Am7b5-D7b9) to modulate to the dominant minor key, G minor.
- Shifts to the relative major via a standard ii-V-I in Eb major (Fm7-Bb7-Eb7), providing tonal contrast before returning to C minor.
- Utilizes chromatic voice leading and tritone-adjacent dominant movement (B7 to Bb7) to navigate the turnaround and bridge key centers.
- Incorporates a cycle of dominant 7ths (Eb7-Ab7) and chromatic passing chords (Gb7) to create tension and harmonic momentum.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones within the C Harmonic Minor and G Altered scales to navigate the frequent minor ii-V-i resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 — While the tempo is often moderate, the frequent modulations and secondary dominants require a disciplined approach to voice leading and key-center awareness.
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