Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7 | 8 | 18.2% |
| Am7 | 7 | 15.9% |
| D7 | 6 | 13.6% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| G6 | 3 | 6.8% |
| C6 | 3 | 6.8% |
| C#07 | 3 | 6.8% |
| G6/D | 3 | 6.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes persistent I–VI7–ii–V turnarounds, where the secondary dominant VI7 (E7) replaces the diatonic vi to create a bluesier, gospel-inflected pull to the ii chord.
- Integration of the #IVdim7 (C#°7) provides a chromatic bridge between the subdominant IV and the tonic, typically resolving to the I chord over a dominant pedal (G6/D).
- Use of the V7#5 (D7#5) in turnarounds provides specific melodic tension and smooth chromatic voice leading (A# to B) back to the tonic Gmaj7.
Improvisation Focus G Major Bebop scale, with a specific emphasis on targeting the 3rd of the VI7 chord (G#) to navigate the chromaticism of the turnaround.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate) – While the structure is repetitive, the soloist must navigate constant secondary dominants and chromatic diminished passing chords with fluid voice leading.