Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 8 | 20.0% |
| G7 | 7 | 17.5% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| C | 2 | 5.0% |
| C6 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Dm/maj7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| B7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a tonic expansion in C Major (relative major of A minor), employing A7 as a secondary dominant ($V^7/ii$) to drive toward the ii-V-I turnaround.
- A prominent line cliché is established over the D minor harmony (Dm–Dm/maj7–Dm7), requiring melodic sensitivity to the descending chromatic inner voice (D–C#–C).
- The structure incorporates a modulation to E Major via a ii-V (F#m7–B7), shifting the tonal center to the major mediant of C and requiring a pivot in scale selection.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones within the D minor line cliché and navigating the transition between the C Major and E Major tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the piece balances standard functional harmony with specific chromatic inner-voice movement and a clear modulation to a secondary key.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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