Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 7 | 26.9% |
| C6 | 6 | 23.1% |
| D7 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Am7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fm6 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Secondary Dominant Tension: The progression utilizes a II7 (D7) chord, acting as a V/V to create a strong pull toward the dominant G7.
- Backdoor Resolution: The movement from Fmaj7 to Bb7 (IV to bVII7) functions as a “backdoor” cadence, a quintessential jazz device resolving back to the tonic C6.
- Chromatic Voice Leading: The sequence of Em7 - Eb°7 - Dm7 provides a smooth descending bridge from the iii chord to the ii chord using a passing diminished chord.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing with a focus on Lydian Dominant over the Bb7 chord to highlight the #11.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 - The harmony is functional and remains centered in C major, offering a predictable structure for beginners to practice secondary dominants and basic substitutions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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