Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Em7b5 | 4 | 10.8% |
| A7b13 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Dm7b5 | 4 | 10.8% |
| G13b9 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Am7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| G7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| A7b13 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| A7b13 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of minor ii-V-i turnarounds (Em7b5 to A7b13) targeting the ii-chord (Dm7), which adds chromatic depth to the diatonic C major framework.
- The bridge utilizes a subdominant shift (Fmaj7) followed by a secondary dominant (D7), acting as a V/V to re-establish the primary turnaround to G7.
- Extensive application of altered extensions (b9, b13) on dominant chords creates sophisticated tension-resolution patterns typical of the 1930s ballad style.
Improvisation Focus Navigating minor ii-V-i progressions using the D harmonic minor or G altered scales to highlight the b9 and b13 colors.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; while the ballad tempo is forgiving, the frequent shifts between major and minor-inflected ii-V patterns require precise harmonic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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