Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| G7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| C6 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Am7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| D7#11 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7#9 -> Cm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes Ab7 (bVI7) as a common-tone substitute or chromatic approach leading into the Dm7-G7 (ii-V) turnaround, creating sophisticated tension.
- The shift to Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 represents a brief modulation to the subdominant major key, typical of sophisticated ballads to vary the harmonic landscape.
- The Am7-D7#11 sequence acts as a secondary dominant (V/V) that introduces a Lydian Dominant color before resolving back toward the tonic center.
- Frequent use of Cm6 and Am7b5 highlights a minor-major harmonic relationship, emphasizing the C Melodic Minor tonality over the C minor tonic.
Improvisation Focus C Melodic Minor and G Altered scales to effectively bridge the gap between the dark minor tonic and the chromatic dominant resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 – Navigating the quick transitions between minor ii-V-I sequences and the subdominant modulation requires precise linear voice leading.
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