Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 11 | 22.9% |
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 12.5% |
| G6 | 5 | 10.4% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| G7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| D7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes diatonic step-wise motion (Imaj7–iim7–iiim7–iim7) to create rhythmic buoyancy and melodic momentum in the primary sections.
- Features a secondary dominant (G7) resolving to the IV (Cmaj7), effectively shifting tonal gravity toward the subdominant.
- Employs a standard VI–II–V turnaround (Em7–A7–D7) to facilitate a smooth, cyclical return to the G major tonic.
- Incorporates a backdoor dominant (F7), providing a bluesy bVII7 resolution that breaks the strictly diatonic framework.
Improvisation Focus G Major scale and G Major Pentatonic, emphasizing chord-tone targeting during the rapid I–ii–iii–ii step-wise progressions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable diatonic structure and familiar II-V cycles make it highly accessible for intermediate players to navigate.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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