Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm11 | 24 | 75.0% |
| Ebm11 | 8 | 25.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights:
- Extended duration of each m11 chord (e.g., 16 bars Dm11) establishes a static, non-functional modal harmony, rather than functional progression.
- Primary chord movement occurs via parallel half-step transpositions (Dm11 -> Ebm11 -> Fm11), creating distinct shifts in modal centers.
- The absence of traditional dominant-tonic resolutions underscores the piece’s modal jazz paradigm, favoring sustained color and melodic exploration over tension-release.
Improvisation Focus: Dorian modes.
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate (3). Sustaining melodic interest over extended modal sections requires significant creativity and an advanced understanding of scalar development.