Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Em7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Am7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| G7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 6.4% |
| G7b9 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 6.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
1.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a cycling ii-V-iii-VI progression (Dm7-G7-Em7-A7b9), effectively delaying the resolution to Cmaj7 through secondary dominants.
- Incorporates a tonicization of the IV chord (Gm7-C7 to Fmaj7) followed by a Bb7 backdoor dominant, creating a classic jazz subdominant sequence.
- Uses a chromatic F#o7 to C/G transition, functioning as a #IV diminished chord that provides a smooth voice-leading bridge to the cadential 6/4 position.
2. Improvisation Focus
Voice leading through ii-V-I cells using the C Major Bebop Scale and applying the Altered Scale on dominant chords with b9 extensions.
3. Difficulty Rating
3/5: While the key center is stable, the frequent secondary dominants and b9 tensions require sophisticated ear-to-hand coordination and harmonic awareness.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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