Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Em7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| G7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes sequential ii-V chains (Gm7-C7, F#m7-B7, Em7-A7) that briefly tonicize remote keys, requiring the soloist to shift tonal centers rapidly.
- Employs chromatic “side-slipping” via the Ebm7-Ab7 sequence, which acts as a tritone-related substitution or a chromatic approach to the Dm7 tonic.
- Features a sophisticated minor ii-V-i turnaround (Bm7b5-E7-Am7) to navigate the transition between the D minor tonic and the relative major/dominant regions.
Improvisation Focus Targeting 3rds and 7ths to outline voice-leading transitions across the frequent, non-diatonic ii-V sequences.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the tempo is often moderate, the density of key center shifts requires a solid grasp of rapid ii-V-I mental transposition.
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