Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 8 | 22.9% |
| Cm6 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C#07 | 2 | 5.7% |
| G7/B | 2 | 5.7% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cm6 -> G7/B | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a signature chromatic descending bass line (D-C#-C-B-Bb-A) that provides the structural framework for the initial A-section.
- Employs non-diatonic substitutions, specifically the Ebmaj7#11 acting as a Lydian-inflected bII chord leading toward the ii-V turnaround.
- Utilizes a Cm6 to G7/B movement, transitioning from a subdominant minor sound to a dominant function via a secondary dominant (V/V).
- Incorporates symmetrical diminished passing chords (C#o7) and tritone substitutions (Db7) to smooth transitions between functional tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through the chromatic descending bass line, emphasizing the 3rd and 7th guide tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow tempo allows time for thought, but the shifting non-diatonic tonalities require sophisticated navigation of chromatic voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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