Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G6 | 12 | 29.3% |
| Am7 | 8 | 19.5% |
| D7 | 7 | 17.1% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Gmaj7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| A7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| E7#9 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Prolonged tonic stability on G6 reinforces a strong major tonality, characteristic of its musical theater origins.
- Recurring ii-V7 cells (Am7 to D7) drive the primary functional motion, providing clear markers for cadential resolution.
- Diatonic movement to the subdominant (Cmaj7) functions as a standard bridge departure, momentarily shifting away from tonic-dominant cycling.
- Traditional cycle-of-fourths logic governs the turnarounds, ensuring smooth voice leading and predictable harmonic gravity.
Improvisation Focus G Major Bebop Scale (emphasizing the major 6th and chromatic passing tones between the 5th and 6th degrees).
Difficulty Rating 2: The harmony is strictly diatonic and follows predictable functional patterns, making it highly accessible for foundational swing improvisation.
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