Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 3 | 15.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Em7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Am7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| D7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| C7 | 1 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs sequential ii-V-I progressions descending by whole steps (Gmaj7 to Fmaj7 to Eb6), mirroring the structure of “How High the Moon.”
- The shift to Eb6 functions as a temporary modulation to the bVI, utilizing a backdoor dominant feel via the preceding Fm7-Bb7.
- The bridge/turnaround features a rapid-fire series of ii-V cells (Bm7-Em7-Am7-D7) that increases harmonic density before returning to the tonic G.
- Dominant chords are frequently voiced with b9 tensions (A7b9, D7b9), facilitating smooth chromatic voice leading into the target resolutions.
Improvisation Focus Continuous eighth-note linear chromaticism that emphasizes chord-tone enclosures to bridge the frequent key centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The combination of a high typical tempo and dense, descending harmonic sequences requires advanced technical facility and melodic continuity.