Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7b9 | 16 | 32.0% |
| Gm | 12 | 24.0% |
| A7b9 | 4 | 8.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| F7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 6.0% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 4.0% |
| Cm | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Gm -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Dominant-tonic tension is established through repetitive V7b9 to i movements (D7b9 to Gm), characteristic of traditional minor blues and klezmer-influenced jazz.
- A modulation to the relative major (Bb major) occurs via a standard ii-V-I progression (Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7), providing melodic relief from the dark G minor tonality.
- The inclusion of B°7 acts as a secondary leading-tone chord (vii°7/ii), creating a chromatic bridge that resolves upward to Cm7.
- Secondary dominants like A7b9 (V/V) intensify the drive toward the primary dominant (D7), emphasizing a sophisticated “circle of fifths” approach within a minor context.
Improvisation Focus G Harmonic Minor scale.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune requires navigating minor ii-V-i progressions, secondary dominants, and a shift to the relative major while maintaining a lyrical, “hot jazz” phrasing style.