Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 13 | 26.0% |
| G7 | 10 | 20.0% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 10.0% |
| Em7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Eb07 | 3 | 6.0% |
| A7b13 | 3 | 6.0% |
| G7/D | 2 | 4.0% |
| C6 | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> A7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7b13 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a $iii – bIII°7 – ii$ chromatic progression (
Em7 – Eb°7 – Dm7), providing a smooth bridge from the mediant back to the supertonic via voice-leading. - Features frequent use of $V/ii$ (secondary dominant
A7b13) to create strong directional movement and tension toward theDm7chord. - Incorporates the
Ab7#11as a tritone substitute ($subV7/V$), adding sophisticated non-diatonic color through the Lydian Dominant sound. - Maintains a strong tonal center through repetitive $ii-V-I$ patterns, grounding the chromaticism within a functional C major framework.
Improvisation Focus C Major scale navigation with specific emphasis on chromatic voice-leading and targeting chord tones during the diminished and secondary dominant passages.
Difficulty Rating 2: The progression stays rooted in C major with predictable functional movements, making it an ideal study for intermediate players to practice basic substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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