Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 19 | 20.7% |
| Dmaj7 | 17 | 18.5% |
| A7 | 13 | 14.1% |
| B7b9 | 12 | 13.0% |
| D6 | 8 | 8.7% |
| Dm6 | 4 | 4.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 3.3% |
| B7b13 | 2 | 2.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 12 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 8 |
| A7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| B7b13 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm6 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The parallel tonic shift from D6 to Dm6 utilizes modal interchange, introducing the minor third (F natural) to create a distinct Samba-Exaltação mood.
- The B7(b13) functions as a secondary dominant (V/ii), providing a chromatic bridge to the standard ii-V-I turnaround (Em7-A7-D6).
- Extended harmonic duration—frequently holding a single chord for four measures—emphasizes internal rhythmic syncopation over rapid vertical navigation.
Improvisation Focus: D Major scale with a shift to D Dorian or Melodic Minor over the Dm6 sections.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is slow and the progressions are largely diatonic, though the major-to-minor modal shifts require precise melodic targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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