Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 27.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Am7 | 1 | 5.6% |
| D7 | 1 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a “backdoor” ii-V sequence (Fm7–Bb7) to resolve to the tonic, utilizing the bVII7 chord for a distinct modal interchange flavor.
- Features a sudden shift to the bVI key center (Abmaj7) via a secondary ii-V (Bbm7–Eb7), breaking the primary C major tonality.
- Utilizes a sequential ii-V chain (Am7–D7 to Dm7–G7) to create forward momentum back toward the home key.
- Concludes with the iconic “Tadd Dameron Turnaround” (I–bIII–bVI–bII), replacing the standard I–vi–ii–V with a series of chromatically shifting major seventh chords.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone voice leading to smoothly navigate the frequent non-diatonic ii-V resolutions and the final turnaround.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune requires precise navigation of rapid key center shifts and a non-functional closing turnaround despite its short 16-bar form.
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