Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 9 | 20.9% |
| G7 | 8 | 18.6% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| A7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Em7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 4.7% |
| C6 | 1 | 2.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent I-VI7-ii-V turnarounds (Cmaj7-A7-Dm7-G7), utilizing the VI7 as a secondary dominant ($V^7/ii$) to create a strong pull toward the ii chord.
- Features a iii-VI-ii-V chain (Em7-A7-Dm7-G7), providing a continuous circle-of-fifths movement that drives the harmonic motion back to the tonic Cmaj7.
- Utilizes the A7b9 chord to introduce chromatic tension; the $Bb$ (b9) provides smooth voice leading down to the $A$ in the subsequent Dm7 chord.
Improvisation Focus C Major scale vocabulary with a specific emphasis on using A Harmonic Minor (or A Mixolydian b9 b13) over the A7b9 to resolve to Dm7.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 because the progression relies on standard diatonic cycles and foundational jazz turnarounds that are predictable for intermediate players.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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