Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 8 | 12.7% |
| Dm7 | 8 | 12.7% |
| Am7 | 8 | 12.7% |
| G7 | 7 | 11.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 7.9% |
| E7 | 4 | 6.3% |
| Em7 | 3 | 4.8% |
| A7 | 3 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Am7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The sequence Em7 - Eb°7 - Dm7 utilizes a chromatic passing diminished chord to connect the iii and ii chords smoothly.
- Frequent secondary dominants (E7 and A7) create strong functional pull toward the vi (Am7) and ii (Dm7) degrees.
- The transition from Fmaj7 to Bb7 to Cmaj7 functions as a “back-door” dominant resolution (IV to bVII7 to I).
- The progression maintains a clear tonal center of C Major, using diatonic extensions to color a standard 32-bar song form.
Improvisation Focus
Guide-tone mapping to highlight the shifting 3rds and 7ths across the secondary 2-5-1 sequences.
Difficulty Rating
2/5. The tune is accessible for intermediates because it remains primarily in one key while providing a clear introduction to chromatic passing chords and secondary dominants.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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