Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C6 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| G7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Em7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| D7/F# | 2 | 7.1% |
| Fm6 | 2 | 7.1% |
| A7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| D#07 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7#5 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Chromatic passing motion: The Dm7 - D#°7 - C6/E sequence employs a #i°7 diminished chord to bridge the ii chord to the tonic in first inversion.
- Modal interchange: The D7/F# to Fm6 transition introduces the minor subdominant (ivm6), providing characteristic “darker” harmonic color within a major context.
- Circle of fifths chains: Frequent iii-VI-ii-V turnaround patterns (Em7-A7-D7-G7) drive the harmonic momentum and reinforce the C major center.
- Non-diatonic extensions: The inclusion of F7 near the tonic acts as a “backdoor” dominant or bluesy IV7, momentarily shifting the tonal gravity.
Improvisation Focus II-V-I pattern mastery and the C Major Bebop scale, utilizing F Melodic Minor to navigate the Fm6/iv chord colors.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune remains primarily in one key but demands precision when navigating frequent chromatic passing chords and secondary dominant cycles.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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