Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7b5 | 12 | 40.0% |
| Am7 | 11 | 36.7% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| E7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| E7alt | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7b5 -> E7alt | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7alt -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes a persistent i7 - iiø7 (Am7 to Bm7b5) modal vamp, establishing a strong Aeolian foundation with a distinctive Latin-jazz rhythmic pulse.
- It incorporates functional minor harmony via Dm7 (iv7) and E7 (V7), providing a standard subdominant-to-dominant resolution back to the tonic.
- The movement to Fmaj7 (bVI) serves as a lyrical diatonic pivot, offering a brief major-key brightness that remains strictly within the A natural minor landscape.
Improvisation Focus A Aeolian (Natural Minor) scale, integrating the G# leading tone specifically over the E7 dominant chord to bridge the modal and functional sections.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The repetitive diatonic structure and slow harmonic rhythm make it very accessible for intermediate players, provided they can maintain melodic interest over the long vamps.
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The Real Latin Book
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