Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Am7b5 | 5 | 11.6% |
| D7b9 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 5 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a minor ii-V-i (Am7b5 - D7b9 - Gm7) to establish the relative minor tonality immediately, creating a somber, melancholic character.
- Features a chromatic tritone substitution (Gb7) acting as a bridge between the tonic Gm7 and the ii-V of the subdominant (Fm7 - Bb7).
- Demonstrates a clear shift from the G minor opening to a traditional major cadence (Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7), highlighting the relationship between parallel major/minor centers.
- Uses secondary dominants like C7 (V/V) to provide strong harmonic pull toward the dominant F7 before resolving to the Bb major tonic.
Improvisation Focus The interplay between G Harmonic Minor (for the minor ii-V-i) and Bb Major/Ionian scales.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): Requires the ability to fluidly navigate rapid transitions between relative minor and major functional cycles.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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