Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Dm | 4 | 9.3% |
| Em7b5 | 3 | 7.0% |
| A7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Dm/maj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Dm6 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Tonic Line Cliché: The A section features a descending chromatic inner voice (D-C#-C-B) through Dm to Dm6, creating movement over a static minor tonic.
- Minor Functional Cadence: The use of Em7b5 and A7 forms a standard minor ii-V progression that strongly reinforces the D minor tonality.
- Remote Modulation: The B section modulates abruptly to Db Major, utilizing a ii-V-I (Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7) in a key distantly related to the D minor home center.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor (for the A section) and Db Major (for the Bridge).
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the A section relies on standard minor tropes, but the bridge’s sudden shift to a remote flat key demands advanced navigational skills.
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