Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#m7b5 | 5 | 12.5% |
| B7b9 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Em7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Am7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Em6 | 3 | 7.5% |
| E7b9 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Gmaj7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b13 -> Em6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of minor ii-V-i sequences, notably Bm7b5–E7b9 targeting the subdominant (Am) and F#m7b5–B7b9 resolving to the tonic (Em).
- Chromatic line clichés within the Am tonality (Am–Am/maj7–Am7) provide internal voice-leading tension typical of dark jazz ballads.
- Brief modulation to the relative major (G major) via a standard ii-V-I (Am7–D7–Gmaj7) offers a momentary lift from the prevailing E minor gloom.
Improvisation Focus E Melodic Minor scale, emphasizing the major 6th and major 7th to navigate the tonic minor and its dominant transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the slow ballad tempo demands precise control over altered dominant extensions and smooth navigation of minor-key functional harmony.
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