Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 24 | 60.0% |
| Am | 16 | 40.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Static Modalism: The composition eschews functional ii-V-I progressions in favor of prolonged harmonic plateaus, epitomizing early modal jazz.
- AABA Structure: The form utilizes an atypical 16-16-8 bar distribution, featuring extended durations of G Dorian and A Aeolian.
- Parallel Shift: The modulation from G minor to A minor is a non-functional, stepwise transposition that prioritizes shifts in tonal “color” over traditional tension and resolution.
Improvisation Focus Horizontal melodic development within the Dorian mode, emphasizing rhythmic displacement to avoid stagnation.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The slow harmonic rhythm makes note selection easy for beginners, but sustaining creative interest over 16 bars of a single chord requires advanced phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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