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 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated chromatic descending line cliché (Fm9–C7/E–Fm/Eb–Dm7b5) within the parallel minor, establishing a cinematic, melancholic atmosphere.
- Features frequent subdominant minor borrowing (Bbm9, Bbm6/F), which provides a bittersweet “dark-to-light” resolution when returning to F major.
- Utilizes a sudden tertiary modulation to A major via a ii-V progression (Bm7b5–E7b9), showcasing Legrand’s penchant for shifting to distantly related keys.
- Integrates minor ii-V-i cells (Gm7b5–C7b9) that pivot between the tonic major and parallel minor centers.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor and its modes to navigate the dark tonality and chromatic bass movements.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The constant shifting between parallel tonalities and the abrupt modulations to remote keys require advanced harmonic fluency and precise voice leading.