Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Am7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| D7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Am7b5 | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 7.1% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs sequential ii-V-I modulations that descend in whole steps, shifting from G major to F major and then to Eb major.
- Utilizes tonic minor modulation by transitioning from Gmaj7 to Gm7, effectively recontextualizing the home key as a ii-chord for the subsequent F major center.
- Incorporates a cycle of secondary ii-V patterns (Bm7-E7 to Am7-D7) during the turnaround to navigate back to the G major tonic.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid tonal center shifts via guide-tone voice leading through descending ii-V-I progressions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the modulations follow a predictable downward pattern, the frequency of key changes and the standard’s typically fast tempo require intermediate harmonic fluency.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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