Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 6 | 14.6% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 12.2% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 7.3% |
| B07 | 3 | 7.3% |
| F7#9/C | 3 | 7.3% |
| F7#9 | 3 | 7.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The recurring Dm7 to Eb7 movement functions as a i7–bII7 vamp, utilizing the Eb7 as a tritone substitute for the V7 (A7) to color the relative minor tonic.
- The progression Bb7 – B°7 – F7#9/C employs a classic #iv°7 passing chord to create a smooth chromatic ascent from the IV chord to the tonic second inversion.
- A7b9 serves as a secondary dominant (V/vi), reinforcing the D minor tonal center and providing a dark, harmonic minor tension.
- Use of the F7#9 chord emphasizes a blues-based tonic with heightened dissonance, common in sophisticated “cool jazz” arrangements.
Improvisation Focus: D Minor Blues Scale (D, F, G, Ab, A, C) to navigate the sardonic, minor-key vamps.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5. While the harmonic rhythm is slow, the chromatic substitutions and the need for specific rhythmic “swagger” require intermediate phrasing skills.
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