Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 15 | 34.9% |
| Gm7 | 11 | 25.6% |
| Db7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| A7b9#5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| D7#9 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 2.3% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 2.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 2.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 11 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A-section relies on a repetitive i-IV7 (Gm7-C7) progression, establishing a G Dorian modal foundation rather than a traditional functional minor sequence.
- Parallel dominant movement (C7 to Db7) acts as chromatic side-slipping, providing bluesy tension before resolving back to the tonic.
- The bridge initiates a modulation to Ab Major via a ii-V-I (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7), shifting the tonal center to the bII of the home key.
- Final turnarounds utilize altered dominant voicings (D7#9) and secondary dominants (A7b9) to reinforce the resolution to G minor.
Improvisation Focus G Dorian scale for the primary vamp, transitioning to G Altered or G Harmonic Minor over the D7 turnaround.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The static modal sections are beginner-friendly, but the bridge’s rapid modulation to Ab Major and the altered turnarounds require intermediate harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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