Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Am7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| E7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| D7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 5.6% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features prominent minor ii-V-i sequences (Em7b5 – A7b9 – Dm7) that tonicize the subdominant (iv) region.
- Navigates between the relative major and minor through ii-V-I cadences in C Major (Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7) followed by returns to A Minor.
- Employs secondary dominants like D7 (V/V) to create chromatic tension before resolving to the G7 or returning to the tonic minor.
- Frequent tonic-dominant oscillation (Am7 – E7) provides a stable harmonic foundation against more complex bridge modulations.
Improvisation Focus A Harmonic Minor to effectively bridge the gap between Am7 and the leading tone (G#) of the E7 dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the progression relies on standard functional harmony but requires smooth transitions between relative major and minor tonal centers.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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