Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em | 9 | 52.9% |
| C7#11 | 5 | 29.4% |
| F7#11 | 2 | 11.8% |
| B7#9 | 1 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#9 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The progression centers on a tonic-prolongation minor vamp, oscillating between the i (Em) and bVI7#11 (C7), creating a Lydian Dominant color that avoids traditional functional resolution.
- The inclusion of the bII7 (F7#11) serves as a chromatic neighbor chord, providing a Neapolitan-style shift that reinforces the “mystery” aesthetic of the theme.
- The turnaround utilizes a bVI7 to V7#9 movement (C7 to B7), emphasizing a high-tension dominant resolution that draws from both blues and hard bop traditions.
Improvisation Focus: The E Minor Blues Scale, specifically utilizing the #4/b5 as a chromatic passing tone to mirror the signature “creeping” melody.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is slow and repetitive, making it accessible, though players must navigate the #11 extensions on the non-functional dominant chords.