Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm | 6 | 18.8% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| D7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Gm/F# | 2 | 6.2% |
| Gm/F | 2 | 6.2% |
| Gm/maj7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| C7/E | 2 | 6.2% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm/maj7 -> C7/E | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a descending chromatic line cliché (G - Gb - F - E) over the G minor tonic, providing internal melodic motion within a static harmonic block.
- The progression employs a bVI7 (Eb7) as a chromatic approach or tritone substitute leading toward the dominant D7, reinforcing the minor-key tension.
- The bridge shifts tonality via a ii-V-I progression to the subdominant (Eb major) and relative major (Bb major), utilizing standard jazz cycles to provide tonal contrast to the G minor head.
Improvisation Focus
The G Blues Scale (G, Bb, C, Db, D, F) is the essential concept for navigating the minor tonality while maintaining the “swing” feel characteristic of the Ellington era.
Difficulty Rating
2/5 (Beginner-Intermediate) because the repetitive AABA structure and predictable harmonic rhythm make it highly accessible for students learning to navigate minor-key chromaticism.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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