Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Am7 | 3 | 18.8% |
| D7 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| G7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| F7 | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a cyclical ii-V-I structure in G major, providing a highly functional and stable tonal foundation.
- Features a brief “side-stepping” modulation in the second half, shifting from a ii-V in C major (Dm7-G7) to a ii-V in Bb major (Cm7-F7).
- Utilizes a slow harmonic rhythm where chords change every two measures, facilitating long-form linear bebop phrasing.
- Concludes with a definitive return to the home key via a standard Am7-D7-Gmaj7 cadence.
Improvisation Focus Targeting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to clearly delineate the shifting ii-V centers, especially during the modulation to Bb major.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Beginner-Intermediate) — The harmonic progressions are standard and predictable, though the tune is traditionally performed at a fast “up” tempo that requires technical fluidity.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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