Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 12 | 48.0% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 24.0% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Gbmaj7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| F7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Emaj7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| A/Ab | 1 | 4.0% |
| G7b9b13 | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Modal Tonicization: The opening eight bars of Cm7 establish a C Dorian environment, functioning as the vi chord relative to the Eb major key center.
- Expanded Blues Form: The 24-bar structure stretches the traditional minor blues framework, using Eb7 to create dominant tension before the final sequence.
- Chromatic Planing: The concluding turnaround (Gbmaj7–F7–Emaj7–Eb7) uses parallel chord movement, shifting away from functional harmony through constant-structure chromatic descents.
Improvisation Focus C Dorian scale, emphasizing the “blue” notes and melodic tracking of the final chromatic descent.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The harmonic rhythm is slow and accessible, but the non-standard 24-bar form and chromatic ending require intermediate-level structural awareness.
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