Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 8 | 21.6% |
| D7 | 7 | 18.9% |
| Gmaj7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Bm7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| E7 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Em7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| G6 | 2 | 5.4% |
| C#m7b5 | 1 | 2.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C#m7b5 -> F#7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F#7b13 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes consistent ii-V-I progressions (Am7-D7-Gmaj7) to firmly establish the G major tonal center.
- Employs a common iii-VI-ii-V cycle (Bm7-E7-Am7-D7) to create functional forward momentum through secondary dominants.
- Features a brief tonicization of the mediant (B minor) using a minor ii-V (C#m7b5-F#7b13), adding harmonic sophistication.
- Follows a logical diatonic structure with root movement primarily by fourths and fifths, typical of Kern’s melodic style.
Improvisation Focus G Major Scale (Ionian) and navigating functional ii-V-I cells.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Beginner-Intermediate): The progression relies on standard diatonic movements and predictable cycles, providing a clear and accessible roadmap for improvisation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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