Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm6 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Dm7b5 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Am7b5 | 1 | 6.2% |
| D7#9 | 1 | 6.2% |
| G7b9sus | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b9 -> Cm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The use of C Melodic Minor (Cm6) as the primary tonic establishes a sophisticated, bittersweet tonality by avoiding the “darker” natural minor interval.
- Standard minor ii-V-i progressions (Dm7b5-G7b9) are frequently interrupted by bVI major chords (Abmaj7), providing a lush, romantic subdominant color.
- Secondary dominant movements (Am7b5-D7#9) function as a “ii-V of V,” creating a chromatic staircase that drives momentum toward the primary G7 dominant.
- Altered dominant tensions (G7b9, G13b9) are used to maximize voice-leading potential when resolving back to the Cm6 tonic.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor and the G Altered Scale (Ab Melodic Minor).
Difficulty Rating 4/5; the piece requires advanced knowledge of minor-key functional harmony and the ability to navigate Evans’ specific, dense chord extensions with lyrical phrasing.