Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 20 | 38.5% |
| Bb7 | 9 | 17.3% |
| C7#9 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| C7sus | 2 | 3.8% |
| C7#5 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Ab6 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 9 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 6 |
| Fm7 -> C7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7sus -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> C7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7#5 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The core A section relies on a repetitive i7–IV7 (Fm7–Bb7) vamp, which emphasizes the F Dorian mode over a functional minor progression.
- The B section utilizes a subdominant minor ii–V (Bbm7–Eb7), functioning as a temporary shift toward the subdominant region before cycling back to the tonic.
- A chromatic descending bridge (Cm–Bm–Bbm7) creates smooth voice leading through parallel minor chords to connect the minor dominant to the subdominant.
- The use of C7sus as a turnaround chord avoids the tension of a traditional V7 leading tone, maintaining the fluid, atmospheric nature of the samba style.
Improvisation Focus F Dorian mode.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 – The repetitive harmonic rhythm and lack of rapid modulations make it an accessible entry point for practicing modal improvisation.
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