Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 19.4% |
| C6 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Dm7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| G7 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| C#0 | 1 | 2.8% |
| C7 | 1 | 2.8% |
| F | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression relies heavily on tonic expansion, cycling through C, C6, and Cmaj7 to create harmonic movement while remaining centered on the I chord.
- The harmony utilizes a series of repeated ii-V cells (Dm7 - G7), providing a steady rhythmic and functional pulse characteristic of early 20th-century pop and jazz.
- A chromatic passing diminished chord (C#°7) functions as a secondary leading-tone chord (vii°7/ii), creating a smooth voice-leading bridge from the I chord to the ii chord.
Improvisation Focus C Major Diatonicism (emphasizing the Major 6th and Major 7th intervals to match the shifting tonic colors).
Difficulty Rating 1/5 (Beginner): The structure is almost entirely diatonic with predictable cadences and a slow harmonic rhythm, making it highly accessible.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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