Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 8 | 14.3% |
| D7 | 8 | 14.3% |
| C7 | 7 | 12.5% |
| Am7 | 6 | 10.7% |
| G7 | 6 | 10.7% |
| F6 | 4 | 7.1% |
| A7 | 2 | 3.6% |
| E7 | 2 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes frequent ii-V-I resolutions in F Major (Gm7-C7-F6), establishing the relative major before pivoting toward the D minor tonic.
- A series of secondary dominant cycles (Am7-D7) creates a chain of V/ii chords, building harmonic tension that resolves into the G7 (V/V).
- The transition from G7 to Gm7 represents a classic functional shift, moving from a secondary dominant to a predominant ii chord to restart the cadential cycle.
- The final resolution employs a sharp minor ii-V-i (Em7b5-A7-Dm), requiring precise navigation of the A7 altered tensions to land on the D minor home key.
Improvisation Focus
Guide Tone Line Construction (focusing on 3rds and 7ths to navigate the rapid ii-V shifts).
Difficulty Rating
3/5: While the changes are functional, the performer must master the transition between the relative major and the minor ii-V-i turnaround.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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