Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 10 | 31.2% |
| C7 | 10 | 31.2% |
| D7sus | 4 | 12.5% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Em7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Am7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Cmaj7 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7sus -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The G7 to C7 vamp creates a Gospel-inflected “V–I” loop, treating the tonic C major as a dominant 7th chord to establish a soul-jazz Mixolydian tonality.
- The Bm7–Em7–Am7–D7 sequence functions as a prolonged iii–vi–ii–V turnaround in G major, providing a sophisticated diatonic contrast to the bluesy primary vamp.
- Extensive use of suspended chords (D7sus) softens the dominant resolution, emphasizing the plagal, “laid-back” feel characteristic of the Adderley brothers’ style.
Improvisation Focus C Blues Scale
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The repetitive harmonic structure and blues-based vocabulary are highly accessible, requiring more rhythmic pocket and soulful phrasing than complex melodic navigation.