Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| G7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| F7#11 | 1 | 3.4% |
| Em7 | 1 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The use of F7#11 (IV7) serves as a Lydian Dominant color chord, providing a bright, non-resolving subdominant departure from the tonic Cmaj7.
- The progression utilizes a III-VI-II-V turnaround (Em7-A7-Dm7-G7) to create strong functional momentum back to the key center.
- Chromatic side-slipping occurs through the parallel movement of ii-V cells (Dm7-G7 to Ebm7-Ab7), creating brief, non-diatonic tension.
- The harmony relies on a cyclical structure typical of Bossa Nova, alternating between static tonic prolongation and rapid circle-of-fifths movement.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the chromatic ii-V shifts by connecting chord tones through half-step voice leading.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; while the foundation is diatonic C major, the rapid side-slipping modulations and fast samba tempo require significant harmonic agility.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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