Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 | 7 | 16.3% |
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Em7 | 6 | 14.0% |
| B7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| D7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| G6 | 2 | 4.7% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Minor ii-V-i progressions (F#m7 - B7 - Em7) firmly establish the E minor tonality while utilizing the harmonic minor’s leading tone for strong resolution.
- The movement from Em7 to A7 functions as a i-IV7 progression, introducing a Dorian-based blues flavor common in soul-jazz arrangements.
- A brief modulation to the relative major via a ii-V-I in G major (Am7 - D7 - Gmaj7) provides melodic lift and harmonic contrast.
- Chromatic voice leading is employed in the turnaround, specifically the Fm7 passing chord used as a tritone substitute-adjacent approach to the Em7 tonic.
Improvisation Focus The E Minor Blues scale (E-G-A-Bb-B-D) is the most effective tool for capturing the soulful, gritty essence of the composition.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The changes rely on standard cyclical patterns and clear tonal centers, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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