Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Em7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| D7sus | 2 | 7.1% |
| D7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| F#7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| F#7#5 | 2 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#7#5 -> Bmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Transitions from a melancholic B minor foundation into a brighter parallel B major section, creating a distinct emotional shift typical of bossa nova.
- Features a sophisticated chromatic modulation to Eb minor via a ii-V (Fm7b5 - Bb7b9), pulling the listener into a distant harmonic landscape.
- Employs a ii-V-I sequence in the relative major (Em7 - A7 - Dmaj7) to provide temporary tonal stability before returning to the tonic minor.
- Utilizes dominant 7th chords with altered extensions (F#7b9, Bb7b9) to intensify the resolution within the minor-key turnarounds.
Improvisation Focus Mastering modal interchange between B Aeolian and B Ionian while navigating the altered dominant tones of the V7b9 chords.
Difficulty Rating 4: The rapid modulations to distant keys like Eb minor and the constant shifting between parallel major/minor require advanced harmonic awareness and fluid scale substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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