Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 9 | 11.2% |
| E7 | 6 | 7.5% |
| Bm7 | 5 | 6.2% |
| Em7 | 5 | 6.2% |
| G7 | 4 | 5.0% |
| A7 | 4 | 5.0% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 3.8% |
| D7#11 | 3 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Am7 -> D7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| A7#5 -> Dm7b5/Ab | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5/Ab -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| F#7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| B7#5 -> Em7b5/Bb | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5/Bb -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7#11 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes non-functional “side-slipping” motions, such as Cmaj7 to Bb7#11, creating a rich, impressionistic harmonic palette.
- Features frequent dominant alterations (A7#5, D7#11) and tritone substitutions (Db9) that disrupt standard ii-V-I expectations.
- Incorporates distant modal shifts like Ebmaj7 to Abmaj7, requiring smooth voice leading across non-diatonic landscapes.
- The use of Dm7b5/Ab creates a chromatic approach to the G7, blending subdominant minor function with pedal-like tension.
Improvisation Focus The Lydian Dominant scale to accommodate the frequent #11 extensions and non-resolving dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) — The unconventional modulations and constant shifts through distantly related keys require sophisticated harmonic fluency and precise melodic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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