Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 7 | 21.2% |
| G7 | 7 | 21.2% |
| Am7 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 6.1% |
| C6 | 2 | 6.1% |
| D7#11 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Dm7/G | 1 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7/G -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression relies on frequent I-vi-ii-V cycles (Cmaj7-Am7-Dm7-G7), providing a stable diatonic framework in C Major.
- The A7b9 serves as a secondary dominant (V/ii), utilizing a G# leading tone to create functional tension that resolves to Dm7.
- Inclusion of the D7#11 (V/V) introduces Lydian Dominant color, offering a brief chromatic departure before the final G7 cadence.
- Voice leading is primarily stepwise, moving from the b7 of the dominant chords to the 3rd of the resolving tonic or subdominant.
Improvisation Focus The C Major Bebop Scale (C-D-E-F-G-G#-A-B) to fluidly connect the I-vi-ii-V turnarounds.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The tune features predictable diatonic movements and standard secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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