Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m7b5 | 8 | 11.1% |
| Bm/maj7 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Cm/maj7 | 6 | 8.3% |
| F#7b9 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 5.6% |
| C13#11 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Abm11 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 4 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m7b5 -> F#7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C#m7 -> F#7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7#5#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm/maj7/D | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7/D -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7#5 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Abmaj7 acts as a chromatic sidestep (bII relative to G), creating an immediate sense of harmonic displacement away from the E minor center.
- Parallel Bm/maj7 and Cm/maj7 chords utilize “constant structures,” shifting the minor-major tonic sonority chromatically to deny standard functional resolution.
- The C#m7b5 to F#7b9 sequence functions as a traditional ii-V into B minor, briefly anchoring the composition’s ethereal, floating quality before returning to chromaticism.
Improvisation Focus: The Melodic Minor scale and its modes (specifically Lydian Augmented and Altered) are crucial for outlining the specific tensions of the minor-major and altered dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating: 4/5. The unconventional, non-functional root movements and specific chord qualities require advanced knowledge of melodic minor applications and a highly developed harmonic ear.