Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 13 | 21.0% |
| G7 | 11 | 17.7% |
| Em7 | 6 | 9.7% |
| A7 | 5 | 8.1% |
| Am7 | 3 | 4.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 3.2% |
| C#07 | 2 | 3.2% |
| Eb07 | 2 | 3.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 11 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7/D -> A7/C# | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
š¼ Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs chromatic diminished passing chords (C#Ā°7 and EbĀ°7) to bridge diatonic gaps between the I, ii, and iii chords, creating a sophisticated, linear bass motion.
- Utilizes frequent secondary dominants (E7 and A7) to momentarily tonicize the supertonic and submediant, adding harmonic depth to the C major tonality.
- Features a classic descending “iii-biiiĀ°-ii” turnaround (Em7 - EbĀ°7 - Dm7) which provides a smooth, step-wise resolution typical of the Great American Songbook ballad style.
Improvisation Focus Chord tone soloing emphasizing chromatic guide-tone transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo allows time for thought, but the frequent chromatic passing chords and secondary dominants require precise harmonic navigation.
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