Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 5 | 20.0% |
| C7 | 4 | 16.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| D7b13 | 3 | 12.0% |
| G7#11 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Bm7b5 | 1 | 4.0% |
| E7b9 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> D7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a prominent ii-V of vi (Bm7b5 to E7b9) to create a temporary tonicization of the relative minor within an F Major/D Minor landscape.
- Integrates secondary dominants such as D7b13 and G7#11 to establish a cycle-of-fifths momentum toward the subdominant Gm7.
- Incorporates a Bb7#11 “backdoor” dominant and altered dominant turnarounds (A7#9), providing sophisticated chromatic tension and release.
Improvisation Focus Targeting 3rds and 7ths of secondary dominants using Altered and Lydian Dominant scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The song’s reliance on secondary ii-Vs and altered extensions requires a solid understanding of non-diatonic chord-scale relationships.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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