Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 2 | 8.7% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| A7b13 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Dmb6 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Dm6 | 1 | 4.3% |
| D7#9 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7#9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated minor blues structure featuring chromatic line clichés (Dm to Dmb6 to Dm6) that create internal voice-leading motion within the tonic.
- Incorporates a subdominant ii-V (Gm7 to C7) that briefly tonicizes F major, providing a brighter contrast to the prevailing D minor tonality.
- Utilizes advanced minor-key turnarounds using Em7b5 to A7b9, frequently preceded by Bb7 (subV/V or bVI7), enhancing harmonic tension before resolving to the home key.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor (and its modes) to navigate the shifting chromatic extensions and tonic minor colors.
Difficulty Rating 4/5; the sophisticated alterations to the 12-bar blues form and constant chromatic inner-voice movement demand precise harmonic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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