Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C | 10 | 26.3% |
| G7 | 10 | 26.3% |
| Am7 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 15.8% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| F6 | 2 | 5.3% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a “Rhythm Changes” framework in C Major, characterized by persistent I-vi-ii-V (C-Am7-Dm7-G7) turnarounds.
- The bridge (B section) uses a secondary dominant (C7) to tonicize the IV chord (F6), a hallmark of the 32-bar AABA form.
- Features a cycle-of-fifths dominant chain (D7 to G7) to create harmonic momentum leading back to the final A section.
Improvisation Focus C Major Bebop scale and rhythmic displacement.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. While the underlying functional harmony is straightforward, the standard’s traditionally “breakneck” bebop tempo and angular melody require advanced technical facility and rhythmic precision.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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