Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| G7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Em7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7#9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a “backdoor” bVII7 (Bb7) resolving to the tonic (Cmaj7), providing a signature Ellingtonian subdominant minor color.
- Employs secondary dominants like A7#9 and C7#5 to create functional tension leading to the ii (Dm7) and IV (Fmaj7) respectively.
- Features a chromatic descending turnaround (B7 to Bb7) that serves as a tritone substitution path toward the subdominant area.
- Integrates altered tensions (G7#5, A7#9) within standard I-vi-ii-V cycles to enrich the harmonic density of the ballad structure.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation to emphasize the shifting 3rds and 7ths of the secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The harmonic rhythm is manageable, but the slow ballad tempo requires sophisticated phrasing and mastery of altered dominant scales.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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