Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 6 | 19.4% |
| D7 | 6 | 19.4% |
| Em7 | 5 | 16.1% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| G/B | 2 | 6.5% |
| Em | 1 | 3.2% |
| Em/D# | 1 | 3.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Em/D -> A7/C# | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7/C# -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a foundational I-vi-ii-V cycle in G major, providing the quintessential swing-era rhythmic and harmonic drive.
- Incorporates a chromatic line cliché in the bridge (Em – Em/D# – Em/D – A7/C#), creating smooth internal voice-leading toward the secondary dominant.
- Utilizes A7 as a V/V secondary dominant to increase harmonic tension before resolving to the primary dominant, D7.
Improvisation Focus G Major scale and chord-tone targeting, specifically focusing on the 3rd and 7th “guide tones” during ii-V-I transitions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The predictable diatonic structure and standard turnarounds make it an accessible entry point for learning swing-style improvisation.
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