Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 7 | 21.2% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 18.2% |
| D7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Db7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The A section features a recurring i-IV (Gm7 to C7) Dorian vamp, providing a modal foundation that deviates from standard functional minor progressions.
- It utilizes a distinct “side-slipping” modulation, shifting from a ii-V in G minor (Am7b5-D7) directly to a ii-V in Ab major (Bbm7-Eb7).
- The structure employs a sequence of descending ii-V patterns (Dm7-G7, Gm7-C7, Fm7-Bb7) in the bridge to create harmonic momentum back toward the G minor tonic.
Improvisation Focus: G Dorian scale for the main vamps and voice-leading through shifting ii-V centers.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5. The modal A sections are accessible, but the bridge’s rapid key shifts and parallel ii-V movements require intermediate harmonic awareness.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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