Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 | 5 | 13.2% |
| A7b9 | 5 | 13.2% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 7.9% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Gm7/F | 3 | 7.9% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 5 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs interlocking minor ii-V progressions, specifically utilizing a ii-V of iv (Cm7 to D7b9) to transition from D minor to G minor.
- Features descending diatonic and chromatic bass lines (Cm7/Bb, Gm7/F) to provide linear smooth motion through minor functional harmony.
- Utilizes a distinctive turnaround (Bm7b5 to Em7b5 to A7b9) that functions as a chromatic/sequential approach to the primary dominant.
Improvisation Focus Minor ii-V-i vocabulary and D harmonic minor.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Requires navigating frequent minor-key modulations and managing altered dominant tensions within a traditional bebop framework.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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