Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7#11 | 5 | 20.8% |
| F#m7b5 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Emaj7#11 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Dmaj7#11 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Bmaj7#11 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Cmaj7 | 1 | 4.2% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights:
- The repetitive opening F#m7b5 immediately establishes an ambiguous, non-diatonic foundation, challenging a clear tonal center despite the piece’s F major key.
- Widespread use of Maj7#11 chords (Lydian harmony) defines the core sound, injecting brightness and a floating quality even to the tonic Fmaj7.
- Frequent chromatic mediant relationships (e.g., Fmaj7#11 to Ebmaj7#11 to Dbmaj7#11) drive non-functional, yet cohesive, harmonic motion through descending major third intervals.
- Later sections employ intervallic, non-functional chord movements (Emaj7#11, Dbmaj7#11, Dmaj7#11, Bmaj7#11), emphasizing chromatic planar shifts over traditional voice leading.
Improvisation Focus: Lydian mode.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) – The intricate non-functional harmony, rapid chromatic modulations, and pervasive Lydian sound demand sophisticated melodic and harmonic interpretation.