Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Amaj7 | 10 | 17.2% |
| Bm7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| E7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Dmaj7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| A/E | 2 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7#5 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes an E pedal point across the initial A and D triads, creating a suspended, pastoral quality before resolving to the formal Amaj7 tonic.
- Features a series of non-diatonic Major 7th chords (Amaj7 to Cmaj7 to Fmaj7) that move via chromatic mediant relationships, bypassing traditional circle-of-fifths logic.
- Employs a secondary ii-V-I progression (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7) to establish a temporary tonal center in C major, demonstrating Kessel’s penchant for rapid, distant modulations.
Improvisation Focus Navigating shifting tonal centers by targeting the Major 7th and 3rd intervals of each changing key.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the ballad tempo is manageable, the constant modulation between unrelated major keys requires high-level fretboard visualization and quick scale switching.