Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| F6 | 5 | 12.5% |
| E7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| G7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| D7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a chromatic dominant descent (E7–Eb7–D7) that functions as a series of passing chords or tritone substitutions, providing smooth voice leading into the secondary dominant G7.
- Utilizes a VI7–II7–V7–I cycle of fourths, a quintessential Swing-era trope that prioritizes dominant-to-dominant resolution over standard diatonic functions.
- The bridge executes a formal ii–V–i modulation to the relative minor (Am), creating a brief but effective tonal shift away from the primary F Major center.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting (emphasizing 3rds and 7ths) to clearly outline the shifting tonalities of the secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic progression follows logical, cyclical patterns common in jazz standards, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
Standard Available in:
- The Real Book - Volume II
- The Real Dixieland Book
- The Real Bebop Book
- The Real Vocal Book - Volume I
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