Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 | 11 | 36.7% |
| Gm7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| Am7b5 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| D7 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The structure relies on a functional minor ii-V-i (Am7b5 - D7 - Gm) engine, emphasizing the G minor tonality with strong dominant-to-tonic resolutions.
- The bridge shifts to the relative major (Bb major) via a standard ii-V (F7 to Bbmaj7), providing a bright contrast to the brooding A sections.
- Includes chromatic neighbor-tone motion via the Eb7 chord, which functions as a secondary dominant or tritone substitute leading back to the primary D7 dominant.
Improvisation Focus G Harmonic Minor (and the D Phrygian Dominant mode) to effectively highlight the leading tone (F#) over the D7(b9) chords.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression uses standard minor-key vocabulary and clear modulations to the relative major, making it accessible for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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