Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 16.2% |
| G7b13 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Dm7b5 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Cm | 3 | 8.1% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 5.4% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7b13 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a minor ii-V-i (Dm7b5 - G7b13 - Cm) as the primary structural engine, often preceded by a secondary ii-V (Am7b5 - D7) targeting the dominant G7.
- The bridge modulates to the subdominant (Fm) via a ii-V (Gm7 - C7), shifting the tonal center briefly to the key of IV.
- Utilizes the bVI7 (Ab7) as a chromatic passing chord or neighbor tone to the IVm (Fm7), providing a dark, bluesy character.
- Features a Picardy third resolution at the final cadence, transitioning the C minor tonality to a bright Cmaj7 ending.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor, specifically focusing on the raised 6th and 7th to navigate the tonic minor and its dominant substitutions effectively.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the shift to the subdominant bridge and the secondary dominants requires a solid grasp of altered minor harmony beyond basic blues scales.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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