Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am9 | 4 | 8.3% |
| C7 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Amaj7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| Gm9 | 2 | 4.2% |
| Fm9 | 2 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Amaj7 -> D7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bmaj7 -> E7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7#11 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gb7#11 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7#11 -> Bmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs parallel minor 9th chords (Am9 to Gm9) to establish a somber, modal D minor foundation.
- Incorporates sequential Imaj7 to IV7#11 pairings that shift via major thirds (A to Db) and whole steps (Db to B).
- Bridges modal sections with functional ii-V turnaround chains, creating a sophisticated blend of hard bop and modern jazz vocabulary.
- Utilizes the #11 extension on dominant chords to provide a bright, Lydian-inflected color against the darker minor tonic.
Improvisation Focus
- Lydian Dominant scale applications over the recurring IV7#11 chords.
Difficulty Rating
- 4/5: The constant modulation between unrelated key centers and reliance on upper-structure extensions require advanced harmonic awareness and rapid melodic transposition.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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