Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm6 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Gb13 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Gb7#9 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Bb13 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| G7#11 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| F7 | 2 | 9.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Use of the bII7 substitute (Gb7#9) provides a chromatic bridge between the G minor tonic and the Bb major relative center.
- Descending chromatic dominants (G7#11 to Gb13) create the “criss-crossing” leading-tone resolutions characteristic of the composition’s title.
- Strategic use of #11 and #9 extensions shifts the tonality from functional minor harmony toward a symmetric Whole Tone and Lydian Dominant soundscape.
Improvisation Focus The Whole Tone Scale.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) — The combination of angular melodies, rapid chromatic substitutions, and non-standard rhythmic displacements requires high-level harmonic navigation and rhythmic precision.
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