Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 14.9% |
| C7 | 7 | 14.9% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| G7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Am7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes repetitive ii-V sequences (Dm7-G7 and Gm7-C7) to establish a soulful foundation that oscillates between D minor and its relative major, F.
- The bridge executes a modulation to the subdominant (G Major), featuring a descending minor-major line cliché (Am-Am/maj7-Am7-D7).
- Incorporates chromatic “side-slipping” via the Abm7-Db7 sequence, acting as a substitute ii-V leading into the Gm7.
- Frequent minor ii-V-i turnarounds reinforce the D minor home key, requiring precise resolution of the leading tone (C#).
Improvisation Focus Navigating minor ii-V-i progressions using the Harmonic Minor scale and altered dominant tensions (b9, b13).
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The slow ballad tempo provides space, but the frequent modulations and chromatic substitutions require a solid understanding of functional jazz harmony.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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