Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 11 | 23.9% |
| Dm7 | 8 | 17.4% |
| Em7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| C6 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| D7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Eb07 | 2 | 4.3% |
| B7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cmaj7/E -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a “line cliché” (Dm – Dm/maj7 – Dm7), creating chromatic descending inner-voice movement within the subdominant minor function.
- Frequent II-V-I cadences in C Major establish strong functional stability, typical of Great American Songbook ballads.
- Chromatic passing diminished chords, such as Eb°7 and D#°7, provide smooth voice-leading transitions between diatonic scale degrees.
- Secondary dominants like B7 resolving to Em7 (V/vi) introduce brief tonicization of the relative minor, adding harmonic color.
Improvisation Focus C Major diatonicism with a focus on chord tone targeting over the II-V-I resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is highly functional and predictable, providing a clear map for melodic improvisation without complex modulations.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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