Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7/G | 7 | 10.0% |
| C/G | 3 | 4.3% |
| G7b9 | 3 | 4.3% |
| G7#5 | 3 | 4.3% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 4.3% |
| Em7 | 3 | 4.3% |
| G7 | 3 | 4.3% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7/G | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7/G | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C7b5/Gb -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9/Gb -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm9 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a persistent dominant G pedal point during the initial Cmaj7 to G7b9 movements, creating a suspended, atmospheric “skating” quality.
- Features a sophisticated minor line cliché (Fm7–Fm/maj7/E–Fm7/Eb–Dm7b5) that facilitates a chromatic descent through the subdominant minor area.
- Utilizes a chain of secondary dominants and ii-Vs (B7–Em7–A7–Dm7–G7) to navigate the circle of fifths back to the tonic.
- Incorporates tritone substitution (C7b5/Gb) as a pivot to transition smoothly from the tonic center toward the Fmaj7 chord.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through the descending chromatic alterations of the minor iv line cliché.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the 3/4 waltz tempo is accessible, the shifting bass pedals and specific chromatic inner voices require disciplined harmonic mapping.
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