Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| F7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| A7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Em7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dbm7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of sequential ii-V-I progressions that shift rapidly between distantly related keys like Bb major and the home key of D major.
- Execution of chromatic descending ii-V chains (Dm7-G7, Dbm7-Gb7, Cm7-F7) which create harmonic “slippage” and delay resolution to the tonic.
- Utilization of the A7 dominant chord as a pivot to re-establish D major through a classic iii-vi-ii-V (F#m7-Bm7-Em7-A7) turnaround.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid-fire ii-V-I cells using melodic voice leading to bridge disparate tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The constant modulation and non-diatonic chromatic shifts require advanced harmonic visualization and quick mental transposition.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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