Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Db7#11 | 5 | 31.2% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Fm11 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Abmaj7#5 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Emaj7#11 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Gbmaj7#11 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Bb7#5 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Dbmb6 | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Db7#11 -> Abmaj7#5 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Chromatic planishifting between Fm11 and Emaj7#11 creates a dreamlike, non-functional entry point typical of Shorter’s middle-period compositions.
- Frequent use of Lydian Dominant colors via Db7#11 and Gbmaj7#11 emphasizes the #11 tension over traditional functional V-I resolutions.
- The presence of Abmaj7#5 functions as a tonic substitute from the F melodic minor scale, maintaining the dark, ethereal mood of the F minor key center.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor and its modes—specifically Lydian Dominant for the #11 chords and Altered for the #5 chords—are essential for navigating the shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The absence of standard ii-V-I cadences and the prevalence of non-functional chromaticism require a sophisticated horizontal approach and precise modal targeting.
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