Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 5.3% |
| C7b9sus | 2 | 5.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Amaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Eb7b9 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7b9 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm9 -> C7b9/E | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9/E -> Fm9/Eb | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm9 -> F7b9/A | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9/A -> Bbm9/Ab | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9sus | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Amaj7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7/C | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7b9sus -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of parallel minor harmony (Fm9, Bbm9) and borrowed chords (Dm7b5, Gm7b5) creates a bittersweet quality within the F major context.
- Prominent chromatic descending bass lines (e.g., C7b9/E, Fm9/Eb; F7b9/A, Bbm9/Ab) provide elegant voice leading and harmonic movement.
- Features signature Legrand modulations, exemplified by the ii-V-I resolving to Amaj7 (Bm7b5, E7b9, Amaj7), a distant key relationship from F major.
- The consistent application of altered dominant chords (C7b9, F7b9, E7b9) enhances the harmonic tension and resolution throughout the piece.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor Scale and its modes are essential for navigating the altered dominants and modal interchange.
Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced). Frequent modulations to distant keys, extensive use of altered chords, and rapid harmonic rhythm demand a high level of harmonic sophistication.