Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 9 | 15.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 7 | 11.7% |
| G7 | 6 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 8.3% |
| F7 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 5.0% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 5.0% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> D7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent oscillation between the relative Major (Bb) and the tonic G Minor, utilizing both standard ii-V-I and minor ii-V-i turnarounds.
- Use of secondary dominants like A7b9 (V/V) and G7 (V/ii) to create strong directional pull toward the subdominant Cm7.
- Chromatic movement via tritone substitution (Db7) to approach the ii-chord (Cm7), adding sophisticated harmonic tension.
- Altered dominant chords (D7#9, F7b9) that provide specific melodic colors for resolution into minor and major tonic centers.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing with an emphasis on Guide Tone lines (3rds and 7ths) to smoothly bridge the shifting major and minor tonalities.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While usually performed as a slow ballad, the constant shifting between major and minor ii-V-I’s requires precise harmonic awareness and lyrical phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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