Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 4 | 20.0% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 20.0% |
| E7 | 4 | 20.0% |
| D6 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| A7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Em7 | 1 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| E7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The transition from D6 to C7 utilizes a bVII7 “backdoor dominant” movement, creating recurring chromatic tension against the D major tonic.
- Repeated secondary II-V patterns (Bm7–E7) prolong harmonic motion, functioning as an extended approach to the dominant A7 or the relative minor.
- The Gm7–C7 sequence functions as a iv–bVII modal interchange, providing a brief subdominant minor color before resolving back to Dmaj7.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting of the flat-7 (C natural) and natural 11 (G) to bridge the transition between the D major scale and the recurring backdoor dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The non-diatonic shifts and 3/4 waltz meter demand intermediate harmonic awareness and solid rhythmic phrasing to navigate the changes fluently.