Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7b9 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Em7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| A7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Am7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| F#m7b5 | 2 | 5.9% |
| G6 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| F#m7 -> B7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C#m7b5 -> F#7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b13 -> F#m7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Starts with a minor ii-V (F#m7 - B7b9) resolving to i (Em7), followed by a II7 (A7) that pivots to a ii-V-I in the relative major (G major).
- Utilizes a line cliché (Em7 - Em7/D - C#m7b5) to create melodic bass movement toward the secondary dominant.
- Incorporates a ii-V of V (C#m7b5 - F#7b9) to intensify the turnaround and harmonic tension before returning to the primary B7b9 dominant.
Improvisation Focus E Melodic Minor to navigate the minor ii-V-i progressions while emphasizing the D# leading tone over the B7 alt chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the progression demands proficiency in navigating both minor and major ii-V-I patterns and handling secondary dominant extensions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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