Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 12 | 19.0% |
| Bm7 | 11 | 17.5% |
| E7b9 | 7 | 11.1% |
| D7b9 | 4 | 6.3% |
| Bb07 | 3 | 4.8% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 4.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 4.8% |
| Cm6 | 3 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cm6 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a primary ii-V-i framework in A minor (Bm7b5-E7b9-Am7) frequently embellished with secondary dominants like D7b9.
- Features sophisticated chromatic root movement, specifically the Bm7 to Bbº7 to Bbm7 descent, requiring precise linear voice leading.
- Utilizes “backdoor” ii-Vs (Bbm7-Eb7 and Cm6-F7) that temporarily pull the ear away from the A minor tonic center.
- Leverages tonic minor variations (Am7 to Am6) to create the signature melancholic Van Heusen harmonic palette.
Improvisation Focus A Melodic Minor and its associated modes (Altered, Lydian Dominant) to resolve the frequent non-diatonic dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: Navigating the dense, chromatic “side-slipping” ii-V sequences demands advanced harmonic knowledge and rapid scale switching.
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