Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Dm7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| G7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| C6 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Eb07 | 3 | 5.8% |
| C#07 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of diminished passing chords (C#o7, F#o7, Ebo7) provides chromatic connectivity between standard diatonic pivots like Dm7 and Am7.
- The Bb7#11 acts as a “back-door” dominant (bVII7), introducing Lydian Dominant colors that resolve smoothly to the tonic C major.
- Altered secondary dominants (C7#5, E7#5) facilitate voice-led transitions into the IV (Fmaj7) and vi (Am7) chords.
- The progression utilizes chromatic bass movement and tonic inversions (Cmaj7/E) to create a sophisticated, linear harmonic flow typical of Rodgers’ ballads.
Improvisation Focus C Major scale combined with Diminished Arpeggios to navigate chromatic passing tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the home key is C major, the frequent chromatic substitutions and altered dominants require precise guide-tone navigation and melodic flexibility.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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