Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Bbm7/Ab | 3 | 11.1% |
| G#m7/F# | 3 | 11.1% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Bbmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a modal ostinato (i-ii/i) in Ab minor and F# minor, establishing a “floating” Dorian atmosphere through slash chords over a tonic pedal.
- Features non-functional movement by minor thirds between tonal centers (Abm to F#m), characteristic of Henderson’s post-bop harmonic vocabulary.
- Employs a closing sequence of Lydian chords (Maj7#11) ascending by whole steps, prioritizing intervallic texture and color over traditional dominant-tonic resolution.
Improvisation Focus
Modal Shifting: Mastering the rapid transitions between dark Dorian minor vamps and bright, non-functional Lydian structures.
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The absence of standard ii-V-I cadences and the reliance on constant structural shifts demand high-level modal fluency and melodic independence.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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