Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm11 | 24 | 75.0% |
| Ebm11 | 8 | 25.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a 32-bar AABA modal structure, identical to “So What,” alternating between a primary tonic and a half-step modulation.
- Features “side-slipping” harmony, where the Dm11 center shifts abruptly to Ebm11, requiring precise linear navigation across a minor second interval.
- Relies on non-functional static harmony rather than traditional ii-V-I progressions, emphasizing quartal voicings and color over cadential resolution.
Improvisation Focus
- Modal shifting between D Dorian and Eb Dorian.
Difficulty Rating
- 3/5: The harmonic structure is simple, but the typical high tempo and lack of chord changes demand significant melodic inventiveness and rhythmic variety to maintain interest.
Standard Available in:
- The Real Book - Volume I
- The Real Bebop Book
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