Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 15.4% |
| E7#9 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| F7b9 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7b5 -> E7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The primary harmonic motif involves a chromatic mediant-like shift from Am7 to Dbmaj7, creating a haunting lift that bypasses traditional diatonic function.
- Functional minor ii-V-i units (Bm7b5–E7#9–Am7) provide brief moments of tonal stability between periods of chromatic expansion.
- The composition utilizes sequential ii-V-I modulations that descend by whole steps (Cm7–F7 to Bbmaj7, then Abm7–Db7 to Gbmaj7), demanding rapid harmonic re-orientation.
Improvisation Focus Navigating non-functional shifts using A Melodic Minor and switching to Db Lydian to capture the “bright” extension of the bIVmaj7 chord.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The tune is advanced due to its unconventional modulations and the requirement to connect disparate key centers seamlessly during improvisation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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