Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 11.1% |
| B7alt | 4 | 8.9% |
| Am7 | 4 | 8.9% |
| D7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| G7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| F#7b9 | 2 | 4.4% |
| F | 2 | 4.4% |
| Em7 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em -> B7alt | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| B7alt -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes chromatic $II-V$ movements ($F#m7b5 - B7$) to target the mediant ($Em$), creating a sophisticated diversion from the $C$ major tonic.
- Employs a “Backdoor” $bVII7$ ($Bb7$) resolution to $Cmaj7$, providing a characteristic subdominant minor flavor.
- Features a significant modulation to $E$ major ($Emaj7$) via $F#m7b5 - B7b9$, shifting the tonal center a major third up from the home key.
- Incorporates $II-V-I$ cycles in $F$ major ($Gm7 - C7 - Fmaj7$) to emphasize the subdominant region before returning to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus
Mastering the Altered and Lydian Dominant scales to navigate the frequent secondary dominants and non-diatonic extensions.
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The frequent modulations and secondary $II-V$ patterns require a strong grasp of non-diatonic resolutions and rapid shifts in tonal centers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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