Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C6 | 8 | 18.2% |
| A7 | 6 | 13.6% |
| G7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| E7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| D7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.5% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7/G -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs an extended secondary dominant chain (III7 - VI7 - II7 - V7) that creates a rhythmic, driving circle-of-fifths motion typical of the Swing Era.
- Features a iii-VI progression (Bm7 - E7) acting as a secondary ii-V to the supertonic, reinforcing the harmonic move toward the dominant.
- Utilizes Dm7/G (G9sus) as a functional dominant substitute, softening the resolution back to the C6 tonic.
- Maintains a strong diatonic framework in C major, primarily using C6 chords to emphasize a stable, “home” tonality between cycling dominants.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation (focusing on 3rds and 7ths) to highlight the chromatic voice-leading within the dominant cycle.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The predictable circle-of-fifths movement and clear tonal center make it an accessible study for intermediate players learning to navigate secondary dominants.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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