Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 8 | 14.8% |
| Eb7 | 7 | 13.0% |
| G7#5 | 7 | 13.0% |
| Cm7 | 6 | 11.1% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 9.3% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 5.6% |
| G7b5 | 3 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 7 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7#5 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7b5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7#9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a ii-V of the subdominant (Bbm7 - Eb7) to target Abmaj7, a sophisticated variation on standard minor blues changes.
- Utilizes a recurring minor ii-V-i sequence (Dm7b5 - G7#5 - Cm7) to drive the harmonic motion and reinforce the C minor tonality.
- Incorporates a parallel major modulation (Cmaj7), providing a brief “bright” relief from the primary minor key center.
- Features altered dominant extensions (G7#5) to create maximum tension before resolving to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor and the G Altered Scale to navigate the frequent minor ii-V-i cadences.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune requires fluid navigation of minor ii-V-i changes and parallel major shifts at a typically brisk “Wes-style” tempo.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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