Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 8 | 14.0% |
| D7 | 8 | 14.0% |
| Gmaj7 | 7 | 12.3% |
| Bm7 | 7 | 12.3% |
| E7b9 | 5 | 8.8% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| E7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| E7b9 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9#5 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs standard I-vi-ii-V cycles (Gmaj7–Em7–Am7–D7) which establish a firm diatonic foundation in G Major.
- Features iii-VI7-ii-V7 turnarounds (Bm7–E7–Am7–D7) to introduce secondary dominant tension and smoother voice leading.
- Utilizes modal interchange via the minor ii-V (Am7b5–D7b9), providing subdominant minor color before returning to the tonic.
- Altered dominants like B7#5 and E7b9 create strong resolution points through chromatic alterations of the 5th and 9th.
Improvisation Focus G Major Bebop scale with an emphasis on chord-tone targeting (3rds and 7ths) during secondary dominant resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the progression is largely cyclical and adheres to standard jazz vocabulary, making it highly approachable for intermediate students.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
🛒 Buy on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check the Hal Leonard Jazz Song Finder to make sure that the standard is indeed in the book before buying it.