Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 17.9% |
| G7 | 7 | 17.9% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| C6 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Em7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Eb07 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic passing diminished chord (biii°7) to bridge the mediant and supertonic (Em7–Eb°7–Dm7).
- Utilizes a secondary ii–V (Gm7–C7) to tonicize the subdominant (Fmaj7), a common trope in American Songbook standards.
- Features a dominant cycle progression (II7–V7–I) where D7 acts as the V/V, creating strong forward momentum toward the tonic resolution.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting, specifically focusing on the 3rd and 7th resolutions to navigate the frequent ii–V–I cycles.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the harmonic structure relies on predictable diatonic patterns and standard voice leading, making it very accessible for intermediate players.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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