Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 16.2% |
| Am7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| D7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| D7#5 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Em7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| A7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 5.4% |
| E7 | 2 | 5.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Gmaj7 -> D7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| D7#5 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a circular I-iii-VI-ii-V progression (Gmaj7-Bm7-E7-Am7-D7), utilizing the VI7 (E7) as a secondary dominant to the ii chord.
- The bridge features a classic modulation to the subdominant (IV) key center of C Major via a Dm7-G7 (ii-V/IV) cadence.
- Secondary dominants such as A7 (V/V) and B7 (V/vi) introduce chromaticism while maintaining functional stability within the G major tonality.
- The D7#5 acts as an altered turnaround, providing melodic tension via the #5 (Bb/A#) that resolves smoothly to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Target-tone mapping over ii-V-I cadences, specifically highlighting the 3rds of the secondary dominants (G# for E7, C# for A7).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the modulations follow standard functional jazz patterns, making it highly accessible for intermediate players.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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