Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Em7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7sus -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The oscillation between Ebmaj7 (bVI) and Dm7 (v) establishes a modal Aeolian atmosphere, deviating from standard functional V-i cadences.
- Inclusion of Abmaj7 functions as a Neapolitan-style bII chord, providing a chromatic lift away from the G minor tonic.
- The bridge employs rapid modulation via ii-V-I sequences (Em7-A7-Dmaj7), shifting the tonal center briefly to D major.
- Secondary dominants, such as B7, create strong V-i resolutions into minor-key targets, driving the harmonic rhythm forward.
Improvisation Focus G Melodic Minor (utilizing the raised 6th and 7th to navigate the shifts between the minor tonic and the major-key ii-V sequences).
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune requires balancing static modal sections with the technical demands of navigating quick key changes in the bridge.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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