Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dmaj7 | 11 | 26.8% |
| E7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Gmaj7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| A7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Em7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Dmaj7#5 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The tonic expansion uses a chromatic line cliché (A - A# - B) over Dmaj7, creating internal movement and tension through the #5 (A#).
- The II7 chord (E7) acts as a secondary dominant (V/V), shifting the tonality toward the Lydian mode or the key of the dominant.
- A backdoor-style turnaround appears via the Bb7 (bVI7) to A7 (V7), providing a bluesy transition back to the tonic.
- The Ebmaj7#11 serves as a non-functional chromatic neighbor chord (bIImaj7), adding a “shimmering” modern texture characteristic of Jarrett’s writing.
Improvisation Focus D Major / Lydian scale with a focus on voice-leading the #5 and natural 6 alterations.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is slow and the melody is highly diatonic, making it accessible for intermediate players to navigate the few chromatic substitutions.
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