Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 15.6% |
| Am | 2 | 6.2% |
| F | 2 | 6.2% |
| G9sus | 2 | 6.2% |
| D/F# | 2 | 6.2% |
| E7sus | 2 | 6.2% |
| E7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Am/maj7 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The piece utilizes an A minor line cliché (Am-Am/maj7-Am7), creating internal chromatic voice-leading within the relative minor.
- Frequent modal interchange occurs through chords like Ebmaj7 and Abmaj7, briefly shifting the tonality toward the parallel C minor.
- The progression employs “backdoor” dominant resolutions (Bb9sus to C), substituting the standard V-I cadence with a bVII-I movement.
- Non-functional harmonic shifts, such as D/F# to F, provide smooth bass transitions while subverting traditional diatonic expectations.
Improvisation Focus Navigating Modal Interchange by blending C Major with C Aeolian (Parallel Minor) scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the key center is stable, the frequent excursions into flat-key modal interchange require intermediate harmonic navigation skills.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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