Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Amaj7 | 8 | 18.6% |
| Am7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| D7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 2 | 4.7% |
| C#m7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| C#maj7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| F#7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C#m7 -> F#7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G#m7b5 -> C#7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C#7b9 -> F#m7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G#7#9 -> C#maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D#m7 -> G#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G#7 -> C#maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C#maj7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The bVI major chord (Fmaj7#11) introduces a signature Jobim modal interchange, providing a Lydian color that resolves back to the tonic Amaj7.
- A significant modulation to the mediant major (C# major) occurs via a series of secondary dominants and minor ii-V progressions (G#m7b5–C#7b9).
- The progression utilizes chromaticism through dominant chords with altered tensions (F#7b9, G#7#9) to bridge the gap between distant tonal centers.
- Functional cyclical motion through the circle of fifths (F#7 to Bm7 to E7) ensures a smooth return to the A major home key.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the F Lydian scale over the bVI major chord and managing the rapid transition into C# major.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The tune requires advanced proficiency in navigating abrupt modulations to distant keys and managing non-diatonic modal substitutions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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