Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| F#m7b5 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 4.7% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 4.7% |
| B7b9 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Em7/D | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| B7#9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b13 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Am7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes minor ii-V-i cells (Am7b5–D7b9) that frequently resolve deceptively to the relative major (Gmaj7), blurring the line between E minor and G major.
- A prominent chromatic turnaround (Bm7–Bb7–Am7–Ab7#11) uses tritone substitutions to create smooth melodic gravity toward the tonic.
- The bridge incorporates secondary dominants and modal interchange (C7 and A7), requiring quick shifts in tonal centers while maintaining a cohesive ballad structure.
Improvisation Focus Mastering the transition between E Harmonic Minor (for V7-i resolutions) and G Major/Ionian, while applying Lydian Dominant over the Ab7#11 tritone substitution.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 - The slow tempo allows for careful note choice, but the frequent chromatic ii-V sequences and non-diatonic dominant chords require sophisticated harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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