Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Emaj7#11 | 8 | 15.4% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| D7sus | 4 | 7.7% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| A7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| G#m7b5 | 3 | 5.8% |
| C#m7/B | 3 | 5.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G#m7b5 -> C#7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C#7 -> F#m7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7b5/Ab -> Eb7/G | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abm7/Gb -> Db7/F | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Bm7 functions as a minor v chord in E major, establishing a B Dorian or E Mixolydian atmosphere that creates modal ambiguity.
- The G#m7b5 to C#7 sequence acts as a secondary ii-V targeting the F#m7 (ii chord), introducing a transient minor-key pull.
- The D7sus to Emaj7#11 transition utilizes a bVII to I “Backdoor” resolution, emphasizing the bright, contemporary Lydian sound of the tonic.
Improvisation Focus
- E Lydian scale to navigate the #11 harmonic extensions and the piece’s overarching modal brightness.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The combination of non-functional modal shifts, deceptive resolutions, and a sophisticated 3/4 waltz feel demands high-level harmonic awareness.
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