Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 8 | 22.9% |
| Am7 | 8 | 22.9% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| E7b9 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| D7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Cm6 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Sudden side-stepping from the tonic (Gmaj7) to a non-diatonic ii-V (Bbm7–Eb7) in measure three, creating a dramatic bIII7 harmonic shift.
- Frequent use of secondary dominant cycles (Bm7–E7b9) to tonicize the ii chord (Am7).
- Employment of the “backdoor” dominant (Eb7) to create chromatic tension before resolving back toward the G major tonic or the ii chord.
Improvisation Focus: Arpeggio-based voice leading to highlight the transitions between the G major scale and the non-diatonic Bbm7-Eb7 cell.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5: While the tempo is usually accessible, the unexpected chromatic modulations require precise navigation of chord tones rather than simple scale running.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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