Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 12 | 23.1% |
| G7 | 12 | 23.1% |
| Cmaj7 | 6 | 11.5% |
| A7 | 6 | 11.5% |
| Em7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 3.8% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 12 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Dominant use of I-VI-ii-V turnarounds (Cmaj7-A7-Dm7-G7) where the A7 acts as a secondary dominant (V/ii), creating a relentless forward motion.
- Insertion of minor ii-V-i cells (Em7b5-A7b9-Dm7) that momentarily tonicize the supertonic, reflecting the D minor key center within a broader major context.
- Use of the F7 (IV7) as a non-diatonic color chord leading to the mediant (Em7), providing a blues-influenced variation on standard subdominant function.
Improvisation Focus The C Major Bebop scale (C-D-E-F-G-G#-A-B) to fluidly connect the frequent I-VI-ii-V movements.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 – The structure consists of fundamental jazz building blocks and predictable resolutions, though the high-speed performance tradition requires significant technical facility.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Jazz Solos Book
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