Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 6 | 20.0% |
| G7 | 6 | 20.0% |
| Am7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Em7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bm7b5 | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes standard ii-V-I sequences in C major (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7) to establish a clear diatonic tonal center.
- Features a minor ii-V-i cell (Bm7b5-E7b9-Am7) that provides a poignant shift to the relative minor key.
- Employs the Eb7#11 as a tritone substitution for A7, creating smooth chromatic voice-leading into the Dm7.
- Incorporates secondary dominants, specifically D7 (V/V), to intensify the resolution toward the G7 dominant.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting over ii-V-I cycles.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the piece relies on standard functional harmony and predictable cadences, making it an accessible introduction to jazz waltz phrasing.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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