Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am6 | 2 | 9.5% |
| E7b9/G# | 2 | 9.5% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 9.5% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 9.5% |
| C7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| F6 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Gm6 | 1 | 4.8% |
| Am7 | 1 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am6 -> E7b9/G# | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7b9/G# -> Bm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9/G# | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a recurring i - V6/5 progression (Am6 to E7b9/G#) to establish a dark bossa nova atmosphere through smooth chromatic voice leading.
- Utilizes a brief tonicization of the IV chord (F6) via a ii-V sequence (Gm7 - C7), introducing a momentary shift to the subdominant area.
- Features sequential minor ii-V progressions (F#m7b5 - B7b9 and Em7b5 - A7b9) that facilitate rapid movement through related minor keys.
- The use of Am6 as the tonic chord emphasizes a Melodic Minor tonality, avoiding the instability of a minor seventh.
Improvisation Focus The A Melodic Minor scale and the application of Locrian #2 and Altered scales over minor ii-V-I sequences.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the frequent minor ii-V modulations and specific bossa nova extensions requires intermediate harmonic fluency beyond basic minor scales.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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