Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#7sus | 3 | 15.8% |
| B13b9 | 3 | 15.8% |
| E7sus | 2 | 10.5% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Em7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Cmaj7/B | 2 | 10.5% |
| Dmaj7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| D13b9 | 1 | 5.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
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Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Non-functional dominant chains (F#7sus to B13b9 to E7sus) prioritize suspended textures and delayed resolution over traditional cadential movement.
- The chromatic juxtaposition of Ebmaj7#11 after E7sus utilizes “side-slipping” to introduce Lydian brightness within a primarily dark, minor context.
- Sudden mediant shifts between Gm7 and Bm7 exemplify Shorter’s use of unrelated tonal centers to create harmonic “space” without functional preparation.
- The oscillating Em7 to Cmaj7/B ending creates a haunting B Phrygian soundscape, blurring the line between tonic stability and subdominant tension.
Improvisation Focus Chord-scale navigation emphasizing Lydian and Altered extensions over shifting modal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 – The lack of standard II-V-I patterns and the reliance on non-functional “side-slipping” harmony require advanced ear training and modal fluency.
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