Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G6 | 9 | 25.7% |
| D7/A | 5 | 14.3% |
| Bbm6 | 4 | 11.4% |
| D7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Em6 | 2 | 5.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| C | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7 -> Em6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em6 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The signature Bbm6 to D7/A opening functions as a chromatic approach to the dominant, acting as a minor subdominant substitute (ivm6) shifted down a semitone for harmonic tension.
- The composition utilizes a III7-vi (B7 to Em6) movement, creating a brief tonicization of the relative minor that shifts the modal center away from G major.
- Smooth voice leading is achieved through chromatic dominant descents, specifically the A7–Ab7–G6 sequence, where Ab7 acts as a tritone substitute (subV) for the primary dominant.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing using arpeggios with a specific focus on navigating the chromatic “side-slipping” dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ballad tempo is manageable, the frequent non-diatonic substitutions and chromaticism require sophisticated ear training and precise arpeggio targeting.
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