Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C6 | 3 | 8.6% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Em7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Ab | 2 | 5.7% |
| Abaug | 2 | 5.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Ab6 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic descending passing chord (Em7 - Eb°7 - Dm7) to create smooth voice-leading from the mediant (iii) to the supertonic (ii).
- Features a “backdoor” dominant (Bb7) resolution to Cmaj7, a sophisticated alternative to the standard G7 V-I cadence.
- The bridge shifts abruptly to Db major (bII) using an Ab (bVI) pivot, requiring navigation of key centers a half-step apart from the tonic C.
- Utilizes secondary dominants (Gm7 - C7) to temporarily tonicize the IV chord (Fmaj7), adding harmonic depth to the A section.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone targeting, specifically focusing on 3rds and 7ths to smoothly navigate the transitions between the home key and the distant bridge tonality.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the A sections follow standard diatonic patterns, the sudden modulation to Db major in the bridge requires intermediate-level harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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