Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm | 12 | 28.6% |
| Bb7 | 9 | 21.4% |
| A7 | 9 | 21.4% |
| Gm | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 2.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 8 |
| D7 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a i – bVI7 – V7 progression in D minor, where Bb7 acts as a chromatic substitute leading to the dominant A7.
- The bridge transposes the primary harmonic cell to the subdominant, utilizing a iv – bVI7/iv – V7/iv sequence (Gm – Eb7 – D7).
- Features consistent use of “side-slipping” dominant resolutions, creating a bluesy, swing-era minor tonality through repetitive tension and release.
Improvisation Focus The D Melodic Minor scale, specifically targeting the C# leading tone over A7 and the natural 6th (B) to highlight the tonic minor Dorian/Melodic flavor.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable AABA structure and repetitive movement between the tonic and subdominant centers make it a straightforward study in minor-key navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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