Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 23.7% |
| D7b9 | 7 | 18.4% |
| Am7b5 | 5 | 13.2% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 2.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 5 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sequence of ii-V-I modulations to distant centers, shifting from the tonic G minor to the bVI (Eb major) and the Neapolitan bII (Ab major).
- Utilizes chromatic dominant approach chords, such as Eb7 moving to the primary D7b9, creating tension through side-slipping.
- Anchors the tonality with standard minor ii-V-i turnarounds (Am7b5–D7b9–Gm7) between modulatory sections.
- Follows the harmonic architecture of “You Stepped Out of a Dream,” requiring navigation of major-third and half-step key relationships.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones (3rds and 7ths) to define rapid modulations across shifting key centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The frequent, rapid shifts to distant keys like Ab major require high-level harmonic awareness and melodic precision at typical bebop tempos.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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