Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7alt | 5 | 38.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 15.4% |
| D7alt | 1 | 7.7% |
| Eb7#11 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 1 | 7.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs non-functional chromatic planing, moving dominant and major seventh chords (e.g., E7alt to Ebmaj7#11) without traditional ii-V-I resolutions.
- Features “side-slipping” harmony where tonal centers shift by half-steps, creating a sense of constant suspension rather than arrival.
- Utilizes constant structure harmony, where chord qualities remain static while roots move symmetrically or chromatically.
- Recontextualizes the A minor tonic through dominant tension (E7alt) that frequently side-steps to distantly related keys like Eb or D.
Improvisation Focus The Altered scale and Lydian Dominant modes are essential for navigating the rapid, non-diatonic dominant shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The lack of functional cadences and the speed of harmonic movement require advanced modal proficiency and a strong ear for unconventional voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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