Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 8 | 19.0% |
| Dm7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| C | 5 | 11.9% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| F#07 | 3 | 7.1% |
| A7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| G7#5 | 2 | 4.8% |
| B7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The #iv°7 chord (F#°7) acts as a chromatic connector, creating a smooth transition from the tonic (Cmaj7) to the ii-V7 progression (Dm7-G7).
- A descending chromatic sequence of dominant chords (B7-Bb7-A7) utilizes tritone substitutions and secondary dominants to resolve strongly toward the ii chord (Dm7).
- The G7#5 introduces altered dominant colors, specifically drawing from the Whole-Tone or Altered scale to heighten tension before the tonic resolution.
- The movement from IV (Fmaj7) through #iv°7 to the tonic illustrates a classic swing-era harmonic cliché for delayed resolution.
Improvisation Focus The C Major Bebop scale, emphasizing chromatic passing tones to bridge the gaps between the diatonic melody and the secondary dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: While the chromaticism requires some agility, the song remains firmly anchored in C major functional harmony without complex modulations.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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