Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 | 7 | 10.4% |
| Dmaj7 | 7 | 10.4% |
| Em7 | 5 | 7.5% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 6.0% |
| D7 | 3 | 4.5% |
| F#7 | 3 | 4.5% |
| D7#9 | 2 | 3.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#7 -> Bmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b5 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs rapid modal interchange and tonicization, frequently shifting between D Major and distal keys like B Major and Gb Major via II-V-I chains.
- The opening $D7^{#9}$ to $Gm7$ creates a dark, chromatic tension by treating the tonic as a V7/iv leading into a subdominant minor context.
- Features sophisticated “side-slipping” dominant movements and non-functional neighbor chords, such as the $C^{#}7^{#9}$ to $B6/C$ transition.
- Utilizes a cyclical harmonic structure that relies on deceptive resolutions to navigate through mediant and submediant key centers.
Improvisation Focus The Melodic Minor scale (and its Altered/Lydian Dominant modes) is essential for navigating the dense altered tensions and frequent key modulations.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced). The constant shifting between remote tonal centers and the use of unconventional chromatic resolutions demand high-level harmonic mapping and fluid voice leading.
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