Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7#11 | 14 | 29.8% |
| Cm7 | 8 | 17.0% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Emaj7#11 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Dmaj7#11 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| F13b9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Bbm/maj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Parallel “Lydian planing” through Dbmaj7#11, Ebmaj7#11, and Emaj7#11 disrupts traditional functional syntax in favor of shifting modal colors.
- The use of Bbm/maj7 introduces the Melodic Minor sound as a stable subdominant tonicization, characteristic of Joe Henderson’s post-bop language.
- Chromatic “side-slipping” (Dmaj7#11 descending to Dbmaj7#11) creates tension by momentarily exiting the F minor tonality.
- The progression avoids standard V7-i cadences, relying instead on minor v-i movements (Cm7) and dominant substitutions like F13b9.
Improvisation Focus: Modal Interchange and Lydian Chromaticism.
Difficulty Rating: 4/5: The non-functional harmonic shifts and rapid succession of disparate Lydian structures require advanced modal fluency and precise linear navigation.