Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 3 | 21.4% |
| G6 | 3 | 21.4% |
| D7 | 2 | 14.3% |
| E7 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Gmaj7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G#07 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Bb07 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G7/F | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Employs a #I°7 (G#°7) passing chord to create chromatic ascending motion between the tonic (Gmaj7) and the supertonic (Am7).
- Features a bIII°7 (Bb°7) diminished substitution that functions as a chromatic connector to the ii chord, mirroring a rootless D7(b9) dominant sound.
- Uses a secondary dominant sequence (G7/F to E7) to target the ii chord (Am7), utilizing a descending chromatic bass line to strengthen the resolution.
- Relies on repetitive ii-V-I cycles in G major, establishing a high degree of tonal stability characteristic of early American songbook standards.
Improvisation Focus: Voice leading through diminished passing chords using the Whole-Half diminished scale or chord-tone arpeggiation.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The predictable harmonic rhythm and clear diatonic framework make it an accessible entry point for learning chromatic passing tones.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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