Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 8 | 18.2% |
| G7 | 7 | 15.9% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Am7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Em7 | 2 | 4.5% |
| G#07 | 2 | 4.5% |
| G7/B | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| G7/B -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7/A -> G7/B | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Incorporates a chromatic ascending bass line (F - G - G# - A) using G#°7 as a passing chord (vii°7/vi) to bridge the dominant and submediant.
- Employs a subV7/ii (Db7/Ab) to approach the Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 progression, showcasing Alec Wilder’s sophisticated use of tritone substitutions in the subdominant direction.
- Utilizes diatonic stepwise movement (Cmaj7 - Dm7 - Em7 - Fmaj7) to establish a strong tonal center before introducing non-functional chromatic shifts.
- Features Ab7/Eb as a chromatic pivot, creating a smooth transition via common-tone or half-step resolutions into the next harmonic area.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through chromatic substitutions, specifically targeting guide-tone resolutions during the Db7 to Gm7 transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune remains largely diatonic but requires an intermediate grasp of tritone substitutes and smooth navigation of non-standard chromatic passing chords.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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