Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 6 | 20.7% |
| G7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 13.8% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 10.3% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| C7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 6.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The progression features a chromatic ii-V (Ebm7 - Ab7) that acts as a tritone substitute for the secondary dominant (D7), smoothly leading into the supertonic Dm7.
- Secondary ii-V patterns (Gm7 - C7) are utilized to tonicize the subdominant Fmaj7, providing brief modal shifts within a diatonic framework.
- The turnaround utilizes a chromatic descending line (A7 - Ab7 - G7), where Ab7 serves as a tritone substitution for D7, creating a sophisticated resolution to the tonic Cmaj7.
Improvisation Focus: Guide tone navigation, focusing on the resolution of 7ths to 3rds during the chromatic ii-V transitions.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The tune is largely diatonic and follows a predictable AABA structure, making it accessible for developing players to practice chromatic substitutions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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