Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 8 | 19.5% |
| G7 | 8 | 19.5% |
| F7 | 7 | 17.1% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| C6 | 3 | 7.3% |
| C7/Bb | 2 | 4.9% |
| A7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Ab7b5 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| F7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent oscillation between Cmaj7 and F7 (I-IV7) establishes a bluesy, gospel-tinged atmosphere rather than a standard diatonic subdominant movement.
- The C7/Bb to A7 sequence acts as a secondary dominant chain (V7/IV to VI7), effectively driving the progression toward the Dm7 (ii) chord.
- Ab7b5 functions as a tritone substitute for D7 (V7/V), providing a smooth chromatic bass descent (Ab to G) into the G7 primary dominant.
- Parallel dominant movement (F7 to Eb7) introduces subdominant minor colors and blues vocabulary while maintaining a stable C major tonal center.
Improvisation Focus C Major Blues Scale (incorporating the b3 and b7 to navigate the I-IV7 shifts).
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The slow harmonic rhythm and clear ii-V-I resolutions make it approachable for intermediate players, requiring only basic knowledge of secondary dominants.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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