Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Am7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Dm7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| G7 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Fm6 | 3 | 5.8% |
| F#m7b5 | 2 | 3.8% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm6 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs foundational I-vi-ii-V turnarounds (Cmaj7-Am7-Dm7-G7) to establish and reinforce the C major tonic.
- Utilizes a minor ii-V-i sequence (Bm7b5–E7b9–Am) to provide a sophisticated shift to the relative minor.
- Features a sequential chain of secondary ii-V progressions (F#m7b5–B7b9 to Em7, followed by A7b9 to Dm7) that utilizes the cycle of fourths to create functional tension.
- Incorporates smooth voice leading through a descending bass line in the relative minor section (Am to Am/G).
Improvisation Focus Navigating major and minor ii-V-I patterns with emphasis on the Harmonic Minor scales over the E7b9 and B7b9 chords.
Difficulty Rating 2: While it features several secondary ii-V sequences, the harmonic rhythm is predictable and the melody remains strictly within the functional jazz tradition.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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