Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm6/Eb | 4 | 10.0% |
| Eb07 | 4 | 10.0% |
| F7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Gm7b5 | 3 | 7.5% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| F#07 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a classic minor line cliché (Cm–Cm/maj7–Cm7–Cm6), creating chromatic inner-voice movement over the tonic minor.
- Utilizes F#o7 as a chromatic passing chord between the iv (Fm7) and the Gm7b5, facilitating a smooth transition through the subdominant area.
- Employs secondary minor ii-V progressions (Gm7b5–C7b9) targeting the iv chord, showcasing Porter’s signature minor-key sophistication.
- Integrates Ebo7 to F7 movements, leveraging diminished-to-dominant chromaticism to create tension and harmonic momentum before resolving.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor and its modes (specifically Locrian #2 and Altered) to navigate the frequent minor ii-V-I patterns and line clichés.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The sophisticated chromaticism and typically “up” tempo require solid control of minor-key voice leading and precise rhythmic execution.
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