Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 4.9% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Dm7/C | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The sequence Em7b5–A7b9–Dm7 establishes a secondary tonal center in the subdominant minor (iv) using a standard minor ii-V-i progression.
- A chromatic descending line from Dm7/C to Bb7 functions as a tritone substitute (subV), facilitating a smooth, non-diatonic resolution back to the A minor tonic.
- The transition to Emaj7 signals a sudden modulation to the parallel major of the dominant, introducing a bright contrast to the previous minor-key density.
- Diminished passing chords (Fº7, Gº7) provide symmetrical tension and chromatic voice leading between diatonic scale degrees in the B-section.
Improvisation Focus A Minor Melodic Minor and its modes (specifically Altered and Locrian â™®2) to navigate the frequent secondary dominants and minor-key cadences.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The combination of chromatic bass movements and the sudden leap into E major demands high-level modal switching and precise harmonic awareness.