Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G#m7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| C#m7 | 5 | 11.1% |
| E | 4 | 8.9% |
| Dmaj7/E | 4 | 8.9% |
| A/F | 4 | 8.9% |
| D6/E | 2 | 4.4% |
| Amaj7 | 2 | 4.4% |
| D | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Persistent E pedal point creates a drone foundation, facilitating shifting modal colors such as E Mixolydian (D6/E) and E Phrygian/Lydian (Fmaj7#11/E).
- Frequent use of slash chords (Dmaj7/E, C/G#) prioritizes harmonic “wash” and upper-structure tension over traditional ii-V-I functional cadences.
- The transition from diatonic E major movements (G#m7, Amaj7) to chromatic bitonal structures (C/G#, A/F) destabilizes the tonal center, requiring non-functional analysis.
Improvisation Focus: E Mixolydian and E Lydian modal interchange.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5 - While the slow tempo and drone simplify the harmonic rhythm, the lack of functional resolutions and the presence of complex slash chords require sophisticated modal phrasing.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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