Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 11.9% |
| Dm | 5 | 8.5% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 8.5% |
| Dmaug | 4 | 6.8% |
| Dm6 | 4 | 6.8% |
| D7#9 | 4 | 6.8% |
| A7b9 | 4 | 6.8% |
| G7 | 4 | 6.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The tonic minor section utilizes a chromatic line cliché (Dm - Dmaug - Dm6 - D7#9), creating tension through inner-voice movement before resolving to the subdominant Gm7.
- Smooth transitions to the relative major (F major) are achieved via ii-V sequences (Gm7 - C7), balancing the dark D minor tonality with brief moments of major resolution.
- The inclusion of Bbm6 functions as a minor IV chord in F major (modal interchange), adding a “dark” subdominant color that deepens the bluesy character.
- Frequent minor ii-V-i cadences (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm) reinforce the D minor gravity and provide a standard framework for minor-key tension and release.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor is the most critical scale for navigating the shifting 6th and 7th degrees within the tonic minor line clichés.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 - The slow harmonic rhythm demands sophisticated voice leading and a nuanced understanding of minor-key functional harmony.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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