Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 | 11 | 23.9% |
| Am7 | 9 | 19.6% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| E7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| G7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 9 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section centers on a classic I-VI7-ii-V turnaround (Gmaj7-E7-Am7-D7), utilizing a secondary dominant (E7) to facilitate motion to the ii chord.
- The bridge employs a ii-V-I modulation to the subdominant (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7), a standard device for tonicizing the IV chord.
- Chromatic voice-leading is achieved through the #iv diminished chord (C#°7), acting as a passing chord between the IV and the I chord in second inversion (Gmaj7/D).
- Momentary modal interchange occurs with the Am7b5 (iiø7), borrowing the b6 (Eb) from the parallel minor key to add harmonic color.
Improvisation Focus G Major Bebop Scale and I-VI-ii-V turnaround vocabulary.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression uses predictable diatonic cycles and standard bridge modulations, making it an ideal study for foundational jazz language.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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