Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Gm7/F | 2 | 6.2% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| D7#9 | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard minor ii-V-i (Am7b5–D7b9–Gm7) to anchor the G minor tonality.
- Utilizes a descending bass line (Gm7–Gm7/F–Ebmaj7) creating a classic “line clichĂ©” movement from the tonic to the submediant.
- The bridge features rapid, “side-slipping” ii-V sequences that modulate from Bb major down to Ab major.
- Incorporates chromaticism via the Bm7–E7 to Bbm7–Eb7 transition, requiring precise navigation of shifting tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus G Dorian scale for the primary groove, switching to melodic minor over dominant chords and chord-tone arpeggiation for the bridge’s sequential ii-V-I patterns.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The A section is a straightforward minor vamp, but the bridge demands quick thinking to navigate descending ii-V sequences in distant keys.
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