Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D69 | 7 | 25.0% |
| C69 | 7 | 25.0% |
| G69 | 2 | 7.1% |
| F69 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Bm7 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Am7 | 1 | 3.6% |
| D7#9 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs parallel major 6/9 structures (D69-C69 and G69-F69), utilizing the bVII chord to create a bluesy, Mixolydian-influenced modal environment.
- Features a chromatic descending turnaround (Bm7-Bb7-Am7-D7#9), where Bb7 acts as a tritone substitution for the secondary dominant E7 (VI7).
- The transition from the D-C vamp to the G-F vamp shifts the tonal focus from the dominant area to the tonic, reinforcing a “constant structure” harmonic approach.
- Utilizes a bII7 (Ab7#11) as a chromatic approach chord or tritone substitute to resolve back to the tonic G.
Improvisation Focus G Major Pentatonic / G Mixolydian to emphasize the blues-inflected bVII changes while maintaining the bright, major character of the 6/9 chords.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Intermediate-Beginner): The repetitive parallel movement and standard chromatic turnarounds are predictable, making it approachable for players familiar with basic tritone substitutions and 3/4 time.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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