Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am9 | 12 | 44.4% |
| Dm9 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Emaj7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Ab7sus | 1 | 3.7% |
| Dbmaj7 | 1 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7sus -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening sequence establishes a static A Dorian modal foundation, moving between the i (Am9) and iv (Dm9) chords.
- A striking chromatic shift occurs via Fmaj7#11 to Emaj7, using Lydian structures to momentarily pull away from the minor tonic.
- The progression from Ebmaj7 to Ab7sus to Dbmaj7 employs non-functional parallel movement and distant key modulations that challenge standard tonal expectations.
- The Bm7 to E7b9 turnaround provides a functional ii-V resolution to ground the sophisticated chromaticism back into the A minor center.
Improvisation Focus A Dorian is the primary scale, requiring shifts to Lydian modes and altered dominants to navigate the rapid mid-section modulations.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The piece requires high-level harmonic awareness to maintain melodic continuity across sudden, non-diatonic key shifts and parallel major-seventh structures.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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