Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7/D | 7 | 22.6% |
| D7sus | 7 | 22.6% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| D7 | 1 | 3.2% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 3.2% |
| G7 | 1 | 3.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7/D -> D7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| D7sus -> Gmaj7/D | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7sus -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes a D pedal point throughout the A sections, creating a suspended, modal tension between Gmaj7 and D7sus.
- It features a sudden modulation to the bIII (Bb major) via a Bbm7-Eb7 ii-V sequence, requiring a shift in tonal gravity.
- The bridge utilizes functional ii-V-I movements into the IV chord (Cmaj7), contrasting the static nature of the pedal-heavy A sections.
Improvisation Focus Mastering ii-V-I patterns across distantly related tonal centers (G major and Bb major) while navigating the transition from Latin to Swing feels.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the tempo is often brisk, the primary challenge is smoothly connecting the static modal sections with the rapid non-diatonic modulations.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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