Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 12 | 15.8% |
| Dm7 | 9 | 11.8% |
| Em7 | 8 | 10.5% |
| G7 | 6 | 7.9% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 5.3% |
| Am7 | 4 | 5.3% |
| A7 | 4 | 5.3% |
| D7 | 4 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Em7 -> A7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The I - bVIImaj7 (Cmaj7 - Bbmaj7) opening establishes a non-diatonic, sophisticated modal texture that avoids standard V-I resolutions in the initial phrase.
- A chromatic descending sequence (F#m7b5 to Fm6 to Em7) acts as a bridge to the iii chord, utilizing the minor iv (Fm6) for a classic bittersweet subdominant minor resolution.
- The progression frequently employs Gm7 - C7 as a secondary ii-V to tonicize the IV chord, followed by quick turnarounds involving A7b13 to cycle back to the ii-V-I in C major.
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic voice-leading and secondary dominants using the C Major Bebop scale and Lydian Dominant applications.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The dense harmonic rhythm and frequent non-diatonic substitutions require advanced knowledge of tension resolution and precise melodic phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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