Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 7 | 12.7% |
| D7 | 6 | 10.9% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Am7 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 3.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 3.6% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes secondary ii-V-I sequences to tonicize the subdominant (F major) via Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 before returning to the home key.
- Frequent use of the Cycle of Fifths (Fmaj7 to Bbmaj7) and minor ii-V-I turnarounds (Em7b5-A7b9-Dm7) creates sophisticated internal movement.
- The bridge modulates to the dominant key (G major) using Am7-D7-Gmaj7, expanding the tonal center typical of Kern’s AABA structures.
- Sequential dominant movement (C7sus-C7 and Am7-D7) provides rhythmic propulsion and bridges disparate key centers.
Improvisation Focus Major and Minor ii-V-I vocabulary.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The rapid transitions between the subdominant, dominant, and tonic keys require precise navigation of both major and minor cadential patterns at a brisk tempo.
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