Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 7 | 13.7% |
| A7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| B7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| D9 | 2 | 3.9% |
| G9 | 2 | 3.9% |
| C7 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 3.9% |
| B9 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extended sequence of dominant 7th chords (D9-G9-C7-Fmaj7) navigating through a cycle of fourths to reach the VI chord.
- Sophisticated chromaticism featuring ii-V chains (B9-E9-A7) that delay resolution to the tonic A minor.
- Sudden modulation in the bridge to E Major, using a ii-V-I (F#m7b5-B7-Emaj7) to create a high-contrast tonal shift.
- Use of the G# diminished chord as a chromatic passing tone to bridge G7 and Am7, ensuring smooth stepwise bass motion.
Improvisation Focus Chromatic voice leading and the Altered Scale to navigate dense dominant-to-dominant transitions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The tune’s rapid modulations and non-diatonic dominant chains demand advanced harmonic awareness and precise guide-tone navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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