Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Emaj7#11 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7b9 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes parallel minor ii-V movements ($Ebm7$ - $Ab7$) to temporarily disrupt the $Eb$ major tonality.
- Employs “backdoor” ii-V sequences ($Abm7$ - $Db7$) to resolve back to the tonic, a hallmark of Jobim’s harmonic vocabulary.
- Features a chromatic $Emaj7#11$ as a Lydian bII approach, creating a characteristic bossa nova tension-release to $Ebmaj7$.
- Extends traditional turnarounds using secondary dominants ($C7b9$) to target the $ii$ chord ($Fm7$).
Improvisation Focus Modal Interchange (navigating the rapid shifts between $Eb$ major and the parallel $Eb$ minor/Dorian colors).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The structure requires precision in tracking frequent non-diatonic shifts and secondary dominants while maintaining a lyrical bossa nova feel.
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