Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am | 11 | 22.4% |
| Bm7b5 | 8 | 16.3% |
| E7b9 | 8 | 16.3% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 12.2% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 4.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 8 |
| E7b9 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 8 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent minor ii-V-i resolutions (Bm7b5 - E7b9 - Am) establish a melancholic Bossa Nova foundation through strong functional tonality.
- Strategic modulation to the relative major (C major) via standard ii-V-I sequences (Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7) provides harmonic contrast.
- The use of A7b9 acts as a secondary dominant (V/iv), creating a chromatic leading tone that resolves strongly to the subdominant Dm7.
- A diatonic circle of fourths progression (Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7 - Fmaj7) facilitates a smooth transition back to the ii-V of the home key.
Improvisation Focus A Harmonic Minor (specifically emphasizing the G# leading tone over E7b9).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows predictable, standard jazz cadences in both minor and relative major keys, making it highly accessible for intermediate soloists.