Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C69 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Emaj7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| Dm9 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| F9 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Gmaj7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 3.9% |
| G7b9 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm9 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm9 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am/G -> D7/F# | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm9 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated descending minor line cliché (Am–Am/G–D7/F#–Fm6), creating chromatic inner-voice movement from the tonic to a functional IV7 and iv6.
- Features frequent ii-V-I resolutions to the relative major (Cmaj7) utilizing altered dominants (G7b9) to maintain a dark, “nocturne” harmonic palette.
- The bridge oscillates between Emaj7 and F9, showcasing constant structure shifting and non-functional chromaticism that defies standard diatonic expectations.
- Utilizes modal interchange via the Fm6 (iv), serving as a crucial pivot chord to bridge the A minor and C major tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus A Melodic Minor (and its modes) to navigate the tonic minor sequences and provide the necessary extensions for altered dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The complex line clichés and non-diatonic shifts in the bridge require advanced harmonic awareness and precise guide-tone navigation.
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