Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| C7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm6 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a chromatic minor line cliché (Dm – Dm/maj7 – Dm7 – Dm6), providing descending inner-voice motion against a static D minor tonic.
- Employs secondary dominants, specifically E7 (V/V) leading to A7 (V), to strengthen the functional pull toward the D minor key center.
- Oscillates between D minor and its relative major (F major), utilizing ii-V-I sequences in F (Gm7–C7–Fmaj7) to provide tonal variety.
- Uses a subdominant IV chord (Bbmaj7) to create a plagal-style release before returning to the F major or D minor tonic.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor, which effectively navigates the shifting major and minor sevenths found within the tonic minor line cliché.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression relies on standard diatonic movements and common jazz tropes, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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