Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Amb6 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Am | 7 | 16.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| E7#9 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Am11 | 2 | 4.8% |
| G7sus | 2 | 4.8% |
| F#m7b5 | 2 | 4.8% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7b9 -> Amb6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The alternating Amb6 to Am tonic vamp establishes a static Aeolian environment, utilizing the b6 extension for a distinctive minor-key color.
- Parallel quartal movement occurs through the Dm11 – Em11 – Am11 sequence, reflecting a modal approach to subdominant and dominant functions.
- A descending chromatic bass line (F#m7b5 – Fmaj7 – E7sus) provides a linear bridge to the dominant, softening the traditional ii-V-i resolution.
- Dominant sus chords (G7sus, E7sus) are used to delay harmonic tension, favoring open, suspended textures over functional dominant-to-tonic resolutions.
Improvisation Focus: A Aeolian and A Dorian modal switching.
Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The challenge lies in maintaining melodic momentum over static modal sections while navigating the non-functional chromaticism of the bridge.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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