Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 11 | 20.4% |
| G7 | 8 | 14.8% |
| Am7 | 7 | 13.0% |
| Cmaj7 | 6 | 11.1% |
| Em7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| A7#9 | 2 | 3.7% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 3.7% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| Em7 -> A7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7#9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard I-vi-ii-V turnaround (Cmaj7-Am7-Dm7-G7) to establish the primary tonal center of C major.
- Utilizes a secondary dominant (A7#9) to create a strong pull toward the ii chord (Dm7), enhancing the diatonic progression.
- Features a minor ii-V (Bm7b5-E7b9) that tonicizes the relative minor (Am7), providing a brief modal shift.
- Uses the Ab7 chord as a tritone substitution (subV/V) to provide a chromatic approach to the dominant G7.
Improvisation Focus C Major Bebop Scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The progression relies on functional, predictable diatonic movements and standard secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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