Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7sus | 10 | 20.4% |
| Cmaj7 | 8 | 16.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 5 | 10.2% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| C | 3 | 6.1% |
| Em7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| A7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 6.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 -> G7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| G7sus -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 6 |
| Abmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The “A” section utilizes a recurring I - Vsus oscillation, creating a suspended, ethereal quality before moving into the core progression.
- Chromatic parallel movement occurs through the F#m7b5 - Fm7 - Em7 sequence, transitioning from the #iv m7b5 to the parallel minor iv, then resolving to the iii.
- A prominent modulation to the bVI key (Ab Major) uses repeating IMaj7 - V7 cells, requiring a temporary shift in tonal center away from the C major home key.
- Functional ii-V-I resolutions (Dm7 - G7sus - C) anchor the piece back to the C major tonic after these chromatic excursions.
Improvisation Focus Modal Interchange (specifically targeting the pivot between C Major and the bVI Major tonality).
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): While the tempo is usually slow, the abrupt modulation to the flat-six key requires melodic fluency across distant tonal centers.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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