Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 8 | 22.2% |
| D | 8 | 22.2% |
| Ebmaj7/D | 8 | 22.2% |
| Ab7sus | 4 | 11.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes five distinct modal centers, eschewing functional cadences (ii-V-I) in favor of pure scalar color and static harmony.
- The Ab7sus chord introduces a non-diatonic, suspended texture that acts as a bridge between the bright Cmaj7 Ionian and the subsequent Bbmaj7.
- The concluding D to Ebmaj7/D oscillation establishes a “Spanish Phrygian” (Phrygian Dominant) sound, emphasizing the half-step tension characteristic of flamenco music.
Improvisation Focus
Modal Switching (transitioning between five specific scales based on soloist cues).
Difficulty Rating
3/5 – While the tempo is slow, the lack of fixed bar lengths demands exceptional structural awareness and the ability to develop long-form melodic ideas within changing modes.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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