Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Cm7/Bb | 2 | 6.1% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 6.1% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7b9/D -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs secondary dominants (G7b9/D and D7b9) to create strong resolutions to the relative minor (Cm) and the iii chord (Gm).
- Utilizes a “backdoor” cadence (Abmaj7 to Db7 to Ebmaj7), where the bVII7 chord provides a smooth chromatic transition back to the tonic.
- Features frequent minor ii-V-i sequences that integrate diminished chords (Eb°7) as passing tones or chromatic embellishments to the primary Eb major harmony.
Improvisation Focus The C Melodic Minor scale and its associated modes (such as G Altered) to bridge the shifts between C minor and the Eb major tonic.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the progression requires navigating rapid tonicization and non-diatonic substitutions like the backdoor dominant while maintaining a lyrical flow.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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