Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 14 | 63.6% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 4.5% |
| D7b9#5 | 1 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9#5 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs an extended 16-bar minor blues structure, utilizing a static 8-bar Gm7 tonic block that emphasizes Dorian modal stability.
- Features a chromatic shift via a ii-V in Ab major (Bbm7 - Eb7), serving as a “backdoor” transition before returning to the primary key.
- Concludes with a functional minor ii-V-i turnaround (Am7b5 - D7b9#5 - Gm7) using an altered dominant to create maximum tension.
- Shifts from the tonic i7 to the iv7 (Cm7) at bar 9, following traditional blues logic but within an expanded temporal framework.
Improvisation Focus G Dorian scale combined with the G minor blues scale for melodic development over the static tonic sections.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The slow harmonic rhythm and predictable 16-bar minor blues structure make it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
🛒 Buy on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check the Hal Leonard Jazz Song Finder to make sure that the standard is indeed in the book before buying it.