Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 8 | 19.0% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Em7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| E7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gmaj7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b13 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a IV7 (C7) leading into a iii-VI-ii-V sequence, adding a bluesy, non-diatonic tension that resolves to Bm7.
- Modal interchange appears via the ii-V of bIII (Cm7-F7), functioning as a subdominant minor substitute that creates a chromatic path back to the tonic.
- Frequent secondary dominants (E7, A7, B7) drive the harmony through a cycle of fourths, emphasizing forward rhythmic and melodic motion.
- The structure toggles between the tonic G major and the relative minor (E minor) using standard F#m7b5-B7 minor ii-V-i cadences.
Improvisation Focus Navigating major and minor ii-V-I sequences using G Major and E Melodic Minor scales.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The piece is highly functional and follows predictable circle-of-fifths logic, making it an accessible entry point for learning standard jazz vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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