Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| C6 | 3 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Em7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| A7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7/E -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a cyclical I-IV7-iii-VI7-ii-V7-I progression, blending diatonic stability with dominant-seven colors on the IV and VI chords.
- Employs secondary dominants (A7) to create strong resolutions to the ii chord (Dm7), typical of the bebop language integrated into a Calypso framework.
- Incorporates a minor ii-V (Em7b5 - A7b9) to tonicize the supertonic, providing brief chromatic tension before returning to the primary key.
- Features a standard 16-bar structure that relies heavily on “rhythm changes” logic within the turnaround sections.
Improvisation Focus The C Major Pentatonic scale, specifically used to construct rhythmic, motivic cells that emphasize the bright, Calypso character of the melody.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The chord changes are fundamental diatonic movements, but the primary challenge lies in maintaining rhythmic precision and melodic clarity over the specific Afro-Caribbean groove.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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