Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F13 | 12 | 50.0% |
| E7#9 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Am7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| B7#5#9 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| C7#9 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Static Dominant Foundation: The extended F13 section functions as a Mixolydian modal center, delaying functional resolution and establishing a deep groove.
- Sequential Minor ii-V Movements: The use of E7#9 to Am7 and B7alt to E7alt creates dark, tension-heavy transitions that pull away from the F major home key.
- Side-Slipping Modulations: The sequence Fm7 to Ebm7-Ab13-Dbmaj9 showcases Shorter’s signature use of non-functional chromaticism and temporary shifts to distant tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Mastering the Altered Scale (Super Locrian) to navigate the rapid, non-diatonic dominant resolutions in the bridge.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 – The static modal sections are deceptive, as the bridge requires navigating dense, sophisticated harmonic shifts and unconventional chord substitutions at a high level.
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