Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dmaj7 | 19 | 29.7% |
| Em7 | 12 | 18.8% |
| Gmaj7 | 11 | 17.2% |
| A7sus | 5 | 7.8% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 4.7% |
| F#m7 | 3 | 4.7% |
| Bm | 2 | 3.1% |
| Bm/maj7 | 2 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7#5 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes a prolonged Imaj7 to iim7 (Dmaj7 to Em7) movement, establishing a meditative, modal atmosphere that avoids traditional dominant-tonic tension.
- A descending minor cliché sequence (Bm - Bm/maj7 - Bm7 - Bm6) provides internal chromaticism and linear voice leading over the vi chord.
- The harmony relies on static tonal blocks and plagal-style resolutions, reinforcing the “hymn-like” quality characteristic of Coltrane’s devotional period.
Improvisation Focus D Major Pentatonic and lyricism, focusing on wide intervals and the expressive use of the major 7th.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; while the harmonic changes are slow and largely diatonic, the challenge lies in maintaining rhythmic nuance and emotional intensity over a static structure.