Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bmaj7 | 5 | 16.1% |
| Em9 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Dbm7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 3.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Incorporates non-functional ii-V transitions (Am7-D7 to Abmaj7) and chromatic mediant movement (Cmaj7 to Abmaj7) to destabilize the B major center.
- Employs “constant structures” via parallel major 7th and minor 9th chords, creating a floating, ethereal modal texture characteristic of fusion-era harmony.
- Features a chromatic descending resolution (Em9 to Ebm7 to Dmaj7) that bypasses traditional circle-of-fifths logic in favor of smooth linear voice-leading.
Improvisation Focus Navigating “constant structure” modulations and utilizing the Lydian mode over non-functional major 7th chords.
Difficulty Rating 4: The frequent, rapid shifts between distantly related keys require high-level modal fluency and sophisticated harmonic mapping.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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