Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 | 10 | 17.5% |
| Am7 | 7 | 12.3% |
| C7 | 4 | 7.0% |
| E7 | 4 | 7.0% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| F7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 3.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gmaj7 -> C7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs parallel non-diatonic dominants (C7 to Bb7) to create a blues-inflected harmonic tension typical of Arlen’s “torch song” compositional style.
- Features a chromatic passing diminished chord (C#o7) to bridge the distance between the tonic area and the subdominant (D7/Dm7).
- Utilizes rapid II-V-I modulations in the bridge, shifting briefly to G Major and C Major before returning to the A minor center via a Bm7-E7 turnaround.
- Integrates the Lydian Dominant sound (C7#11) as a colorful substitute for a standard IV or bVII chord, enriching the minor key palette.
Improvisation Focus A Melodic Minor and its associated modes (specifically Altered and Lydian Dominant) to navigate the frequent secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The mixture of blues-based parallel shifts and quick-moving tonal centers requires a solid grasp of voice leading and modal interchange.
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