Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m11 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Bm11 | 1 | 8.3% |
| D7sus | 1 | 8.3% |
| E7sus | 1 | 8.3% |
| F#7sus | 1 | 8.3% |
| G#7sus | 1 | 8.3% |
| C#m7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Bm7 | 1 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G#7sus -> C#m7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D#m7b5 -> G#7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a modern modal vamp centered on C# minor, frequently shifting through parallel quartal “sus” chords (D7sus to G#7sus) that create tension and upward linear motion.
- A Bm11 to E7sus ii-V cell is used to tonicize the IV chord (Amaj7), momentarily breaking the minor tonality with a bright, diatonic major resolution.
- The harmony employs a standard minor ii-V-i (D#m7b5–G#7b9–C#m7) in the turnaround, providing a functional harmonic anchor back to the relative minor tonic.
Improvisation Focus C# Minor Pentatonic and Blues scale combined with modal shifting (Mixolydian/Dorian) over the parallel sus-chord sequences.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the repetitive groove is accessible, navigating the non-diatonic sus-chord shifts and quick ii-V resolutions requires intermediate modal proficiency and precise timing.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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