Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 16 | 44.4% |
| E | 2 | 5.6% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Bb7sus | 1 | 2.8% |
| A13 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Dmaj7 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Ab13b9 | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7b13 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section features an extended G7 pedal point, establishing a modal Mixolydian/Blues foundation rather than functional V-I movement.
- The bridge utilizes rapid-fire chromatic modulation and non-functional shifts, notably moving from E to Ebmaj7 and using Bb7sus to tonicize D major.
- Tritone substitutions are prominent, specifically the Ab13b9 resolving to Gmaj7, which bridges disparate tonal centers.
- High-extension tertian harmony, such as Cmaj7#11 and F#7b13, creates a sophisticated post-bop texture during the transition back to the G pedal.
Improvisation Focus G Mixolydian and G Pentatonic shifting for the A section, contrasted with rapid melodic cell navigation over the bridge’s shifting centers.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The extreme contrast between the static modal vamp and the highly technical, fast-moving bridge requires mastery of both blues-based phrasing and precise functional navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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