Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Am7 | 6 | 15.8% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| D7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Bb07 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Ab07 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gmaj7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes descending chromatic diminished passing chords (Bm7 – Bb°7 – Am7 – Ab°7) to create smooth linear voice leading between the iii and the ii chord.
- The inclusion of a C7 (IV7) in the primary A section provides a bluesy, subdominant coloration that deviates from strict G major diatonicism.
- The bridge employs a standard tonicization of the subdominant (C Major) via a ii-V7 (Dm7 – G7), a hallmark of the 32-bar AABA song form.
Improvisation Focus Chord Tone Soloing is essential to navigate the chromaticism of the diminished passing chords and the shifting centers between G and C major.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The tune follows a standard AABA structure with mostly diatonic harmony, though the descending chromatic diminished chords require basic precision in voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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