Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 12 | 27.9% |
| A7b9 | 12 | 27.9% |
| Em7b5 | 7 | 16.3% |
| E7b9 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Dm/maj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Dm6 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Gm6 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 8 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 7 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes consistent minor ii-V-i progressions (Em7b5–A7b9–Dm) to establish a haunting, modal D minor tonality.
- Features a distinctive tonic line cliché (Dm–Dm/maj7–Dm7–Dm6), requiring smooth internal voice leading of the 7th and 6th degrees.
- Incorporates the IVm6 (Gm6) chord, providing a specific Yiddish-influenced subdominant color characteristic of the song’s origins.
- Employs secondary dominants (E7b9) to create a “V of V” tension that reinforces the primary dominant A7b9 during the turnaround.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor, as it effectively navigates the major 7th and major 6th found in the tonic line cliché and the Dorian-inflected Gm6 chord.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The slow tempo and predictable minor-key cadences are beginner-friendly, though the line cliché demands precise attention to shifting guide tones.
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