Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C6 | 10 | 16.4% |
| Dm7 | 9 | 14.8% |
| G7 | 7 | 11.5% |
| C | 6 | 9.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 8.2% |
| Dm7b5 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Bb6 | 2 | 3.3% |
| A07 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Expansive 108-bar A-A-B-A-C-C structure that deviates significantly from the standard 32-bar AABA form, requiring high structural awareness.
- Frequent use of modal interchange, specifically shifting from C major to the parallel minor (Cm7 - F7) to facilitate a modulation to the bVII (Bb6) area.
- Chromatic passing harmony via the #I diminished chord (C#°7) acting as a secondary leading-tone to the ii chord (Dm7).
- Sophisticated use of the IVm6 or bVII7 chords to create a “sentimental” bridge between the tonic major and subdominant regions.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the transitions between C Major and C Parallel Minor scales.
Difficulty Rating 4. The unusually long form and constant shifts between major and minor tonal centers require advanced melodic pacing and harmonic memory.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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