Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm | 8 | 15.7% |
| G7b9 | 5 | 9.8% |
| G7 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| C6 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7/G -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Minor ii-V-i progressions (Dm7b5 - G7b9 - Cm) establish the primary melancholic tonality and tension.
- Dramatic modulation to the parallel major (Cmaj7) provides a brief, bright contrast to the minor sections.
- Secondary ii-V motion (Gm7 - C7 to Fmaj7) followed by a backdoor bVII7 (Bb7) creates sophisticated voice leading back to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor, utilizing the major 6th (A) and major 7th (B) to navigate the tonic minor and its associated line clichés.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the rapid shifts between the brooding C minor foundation and the bright parallel major bridge requires precise scalar awareness.
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