Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| G7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| F#m7b5 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Em7 | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening Abmaj7 to G7 (bVImaj7 to V7) utilizes modal interchange from C minor, creating a signature chromatic pull toward the tonic.
- The progression employs a “minor ii-V to major I” (Dm7b5 - G7 - Cmaj7), providing a distinctive dark-to-light resolution.
- The bridge features a chromatic descending sequence (F#m7b5 - Fm7 - Em7 - Ebdim7 - Dm7), requiring smooth voice leading through shifting tonal centers.
- Modulation to Ebmaj7 (bIIImaj7) briefly shifts the harmonic focus to the relative major of the parallel minor.
Improvisation Focus
Modal Mixture (switching between C major and C natural minor scales to navigate the bVI and ii-V movements).
Difficulty Rating
3 (Intermediate). The performer must navigate frequent shifts between major and minor tonalities and handle the chromaticism of the bridge.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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