Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 | 3 | 12.0% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Gm6 | 3 | 12.0% |
| F7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Ab7#11 | 2 | 8.0% |
| G7 | 2 | 8.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| D7b9 -> Gm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm6 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes an Ab7#11 (subV/V) as a tritone substitute to bridge the Eb7 and G7 chords, creating smooth chromatic root movement toward the tonic.
- Features frequent modal interchange between Bb major (the relative major) and the G minor tonic, shifting functional centers within the A section.
- Employs repetitive minor ii-V-i sequences (Am7b5 - D7b9 - Gm6) to reinforce the G minor tonality against the swing-style dominant cycles.
- Integrates a secondary dominant chain (C7 - F7) that functions as a II7 - V7 turnaround to resolve back to the Bbmaj7.
Improvisation Focus Switching between Bb Major and G Melodic Minor, specifically utilizing the G Altered scale over the D7b9 chord.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Requires fluid navigation between relative major and minor key centers while accurately hitting non-diatonic tritone substitutions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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