Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 6 | 20.0% |
| D7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| E7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Gmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| E7b13 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| E7b13 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression employs a “backdoor” ii-V sequence (Cm7 to F7) that resolves to the mediant Bm7, adding subdominant minor color to the standard G major tonality.
- A sequential chain of ii-V progressions (F#m7-B7, Bm7-E7, Em7-A7) creates a descending cycle of secondary dominants that smoothly returns to the primary ii-V (Am7-D7).
- The use of the E7b13 acts as an altered VI chord, providing chromatic voice-leading (the b13/C natural) that resolves effectively to the root of the Am7.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone voice leading to navigate the rapid cycle of ii-V transitions in the bridge.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune uses standard bebop vocabulary but requires agility to maintain melodic continuity through shifting tonal centers and sequential ii-V chains.
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The Real Vocal Book - Volume IV
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