Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7sus | 4 | 14.8% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| A13b9 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| F7sus | 2 | 7.4% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7alt -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Eb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening Gm7–Fm7–Ebmaj7 progression functions as a modal iim7–vm7–IVmaj7, purposefully delaying the expected resolution to the Bb major tonic.
- Frequent dominant 7sus4 chords (Bb7sus, Eb7sus) create a “floating” harmonic environment, suspending tonal gravity by avoiding traditional V–I cadential closure.
- Shorter utilizes non-functional constant structures and chromatic mediant shifts (e.g., Gbmaj7 to Emaj7) to move through distal tonal centers rapidly.
- The inclusion of Emaj7/Eb introduces Lydian Augmented tension, utilizing polychordal voicings to create dissonance against a static pedal point.
Improvisation Focus The Melodic Minor scale and its modes (specifically Lydian Dominant and Altered) used to navigate non-resolving dominant and suspended sonorities.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) because the 27-bar form (three 9-bar phrases) and non-functional modal shifts require sophisticated spatial awareness and high-level harmonic fluency.
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