Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 22 | 40.7% |
| Bm7/E | 12 | 22.2% |
| Dm7 | 11 | 20.4% |
| E7b13 | 3 | 5.6% |
| Am | 2 | 3.7% |
| G | 1 | 1.9% |
| F | 1 | 1.9% |
| Em | 1 | 1.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7b13 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| E7b13 -> Am | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a repetitive i-ii modal vamp (Am7 to Bm7/E), establishing a strong Dorian foundation rather than a traditional functional minor cadence.
- The Bm7/E functions as a dominant substitute or an E9sus4, providing a suspended pull back to the tonic Am7.
- The chorus shifts to a iv-i movement (Dm7 to Am7), providing a subdominant contrast that remains strictly within the A minor tonal center.
- Relies on a walking bass movement that emphasizes the major sixth (F#), distinguishing the harmony from the darker Aeolian/Natural Minor scale.
Improvisation Focus
A Dorian Mode (A, B, C, D, E, F#, G).
Difficulty Rating
2/5. The predictable two-chord structure and consistent modal center allow for easy melodic development without the need for complex modulation or rapid changes.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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