Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C6 | 25 | 52.1% |
| G7 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 10.4% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.2% |
| F | 2 | 4.2% |
| D7 | 2 | 4.2% |
| Db07 | 2 | 4.2% |
| G7/D | 1 | 2.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Predominant use of the tonic C6 chord establishes a highly stable “happy” jazz tonality with a static harmonic rhythm.
- Standard ii-V-I progressions (Dm7-G7-C6) provide functional diatonic motion typical of the Great American Songbook swing style.
- The transition to the subdominant (F) is facilitated by a C7 secondary dominant ($V^7/IV$), marking the first departure from the primary key center.
- The harmony relies on bright, consonant voicings, avoiding the dense extensions or chromaticism found in later bebop compositions.
Improvisation Focus C Major Pentatonic or the C Major Bebop scale.
Difficulty Rating 1/5. The predictable diatonic structure and slow harmonic rhythm make this an ideal entry-level tune for practicing basic swing phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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