Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs Modal Mixture by oscillating between the parallel keys of F minor and F major, creating a bittersweet, “Legrand-esque” atmosphere.
- Features a Minor ii-V-i (Gm7b5–C7b9–Fm7) in the A section, contrasting with a standard Major I-vi-ii-V turnaround in the B section.
- Utilizes a Backdoor Dominant (Eb7) to resolve into Fmaj7, bypassing the traditional V7-I resolution for a smoother, Gallic harmonic flavor.
- Incorporates a secondary ii-V (Dm7b5–G7b13) that functions as a predominant to the primary dominant, C7b9.
Improvisation Focus The contrast between the F Melodic Minor scale for the minor sections and F Major/Ionian for the resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The challenge lies in fluidly navigating the frequent shifts between parallel major and minor tonalities while maintaining the lyrical phrasing of a waltz.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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