Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 8 | 22.9% |
| D7 | 8 | 22.9% |
| G6 | 5 | 14.3% |
| G#07 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Em | 2 | 5.7% |
| Em/D | 2 | 5.7% |
| Em/C# | 2 | 5.7% |
| Em6 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| B7 -> Em6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em/D -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a #Iº7 passing chord (G#º7) to bridge the tonic G6 to an extended ii-V chain (Am7–D7), a hallmark of melodic standard construction.
- Features a descending line cliché (Em–Em/D–Em/C#) that creates internal chromatic motion, emphasizing the Dorian major 6th (C#) against the minor tonic.
- Employs a bVI7–V7 (C7–B7) backdoor-style resolution to navigate the transition into the E minor tonal center.
- Shifts fluidly between G Major and its relative minor (E minor), utilizing A7 as a secondary dominant to pivot between keys.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones within the descending line clichés to emphasize voice-leading resolution.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the primary key centers are accessible, the performer must navigate constant shifts between G major and E minor while managing chromatic bass movement.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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