Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#11 | 8 | 19.0% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Dmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bb7b13 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Ab7b13 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Db7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| D | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7b5 -> Ab7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Ab7#5 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G#m7b5 -> C#7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a static B7#11 (Lydian Dominant) as a “home” sound, subverting traditional V-I expectations in favor of a modal, Impressionistic texture.
- Employs chromatic side-stepping and descending dominant cycles (Bb7 to Eb7 to Ab7 to Db7) to transition seamlessly between distant tonal centers.
- Features non-functional parallelism, where dominant chords move by root intervals that do not resolve to a tonic, creating a “floating” harmonic feel.
- Incorporates sudden third-relationship modulations, rapidly shifting the listener’s perspective between B major, D major, and Db major.
Improvisation Focus The Lydian Dominant scale (4th mode of Melodic Minor) is the essential tool for navigating the recurring dominant chords with #11 extensions while maintaining the composition’s ethereal quality.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The lack of standard functional resolutions and the constant shifting of key centers require an advanced ability to navigate non-functional harmony and specific melodic minor modes.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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