Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm6 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 9.7% |
| A7b9/C# | 2 | 6.5% |
| D7/C | 2 | 6.5% |
| G6/B | 2 | 6.5% |
| Em7b5/Bb | 2 | 6.5% |
| Dm/A | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm6 -> A7b9/C# | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated minor line cliché via a chromatic descending bass line (D-C#-C-B-Bb-A), utilizing inversions like A7b9/C# and D7/C to create smooth voice leading.
- The bridge shifts toward the relative major (F major) using a sequence of secondary dominants (D7-G7-C7) that resolves into a ii-V-I in F.
- Utilizes a bVI7 to V7 (Bb7 to A7) turnaround, providing a bluesy, subdominant minor flavor that reinforces the D minor tonality.
Improvisation Focus D Melodic Minor (providing the natural 6th for Dm6 and the major 7th for leading tones).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The chromatic bass movement requires precise guide-tone navigation, while the bridge demands fluency across rapid secondary dominant cycles.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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