Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 13.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Eb7#5#9 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Em7 | 1 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7b5 -> Eb7#5#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Parallel descending Major 7th structures (Fmaj7–Ebmaj7–Dmaj7–Dbmaj7) create a shifting tonal landscape that bypasses traditional functional ii-V-I logic.
- Chromaticism resolves through a C7#9 turnaround to Fm7, providing brief moments of functional tension and release within the nominal F minor center.
- Rapid sequential m7b5 chords (Em7b5, Gm7b5, Dm7b5) demand quick adaptation to shifting Locrian or Locrian â™®2 environments.
- The asymmetrical 5/4 meter disrupts standard jazz phrasing, necessitating a motivic approach that complements the non-functional harmony.
Improvisation Focus Non-functional Parallelism: Navigating shifting constant-structure chords by transposing melodic cells while maintaining the 5/4 pulse.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The combination of unconventional 5/4 time, non-diatonic parallel movements, and rapid-fire m7b5 cycles demands advanced rhythmic and harmonic fluency.
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