Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| D7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| G7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| C6 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Em7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| G7#5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> B7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7sus -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> B7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> A7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7sus -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7/G -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Secondary ii-V-I movement (Gm7 - C7 - Fmaj7) facilitates a smooth transition to the subdominant, a hallmark of the A-section’s harmonic expansion.
- Strategic use of Lydian Dominant substitutions (Bb7#11, F7#11, Eb7#11) provides sophisticated “backdoor” resolutions and tritone substitute colors.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center toward the mediant (Em7) using its V7 (B7), creating a temporary modal contrast to the C major home key.
- Frequent use of altered dominant tensions (G7#5, A7b9) enhances the chromatic voice leading within standard ii-V turnarounds.
Improvisation Focus Mastering the Lydian Dominant scale over non-diatonic dominant chords and ensuring smooth guide-tone connections through rapid ii-V transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the home key is C major, the frequent chromatic substitutions and bridge modulations require an intermediate understanding of jazz substitution theory.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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