Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| E7b13 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Am7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| F7#11 | 2 | 5.6% |
| A7b13 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7b13 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7b13 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a foundational III-VI-II-V cycle (E7-A7-Dm7-G7), employing secondary dominants with b13 alterations to heighten functional tension.
- Chromatic voice leading is reinforced by the Eb°7 passing chord, which facilitates a smooth stepwise descent between the iii (Em7) and ii (Dm7) chords.
- The F7#11 serves as a Lydian Dominant substitution on the IV, adding sophisticated color to the subdominant area.
- Sequential ii-V cells (Ebm7-Ab7 shifting to Dm7-G7) create brief non-diatonic diversions that resolve logically back to the C major tonic.
Improvisation Focus C Major Bebop Scale (incorporating the G# passing tone).
Difficulty Rating 3/5 (Intermediate): The structure is largely diatonic but requires fluid navigation of secondary dominants and chromatic passing chords at typical swing tempos.