Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 6 | 28.6% |
| A/E | 4 | 19.0% |
| Am7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| F#m7b5 | 2 | 9.5% |
| A7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| F13 | 1 | 4.8% |
| B7b9 | 1 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Em7 to A/E vamp establishes an E Dorian modal foundation, serving as a static tonal anchor before the “maze” of shifting centers begins.
- The sequence Am7 – Gm7 – F#m7b5 – F13 utilizes parallel minor movement and a chromatic descent, where F13 acts as a dominant-functioning bII relative to the E center.
- Strategic use of the B7b9 creates a strong secondary dominant resolution (V/v) back to Em7, reinforcing the minor-key gravity within a post-bop framework.
Improvisation Focus E Dorian modal fluency and Melodic Minor substitutions over the chromatic transitions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The composition requires advanced navigation of non-functional modal shifts and the ability to maintain melodic continuity through rapid, descending chromaticism.