Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 7 | 20.0% |
| Fm | 5 | 14.3% |
| G7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| C7/E | 3 | 8.6% |
| Ebm6 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| F6 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm -> C7/E | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a sophisticated chromatic bass descent (F - E - Eb - Db), moving from the tonic through a secondary dominant (C7/E) and a minor plagal substitution (Ebm6) to reach the bVI (Dbmaj7).
- Functional harmony is anchored by frequent ii-V-I cells in F minor, specifically utilizing G7 to C7 to reinforce the home key.
- The sequence Dm7b5 to G7 acts as a “ii-V of V,” creating a double-dominant tension that heightens the resolution to the primary C7 altered dominant.
- Structural modal shifts between F Aeolian and F Harmonic minor are essential for navigating the tension between the natural 6th in the melody and the leading tone in the harmony.
Improvisation Focus F Harmonic Minor for navigating the minor ii-V-I resolutions and the prominent C7(b9) dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate waltz tempo is accessible, but the chromatic harmonic movement requires fluid voice-leading skills and a strong grasp of minor-key functional harmony.
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