Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Gb7sus | 2 | 10.5% |
| G/Ab | 2 | 10.5% |
| Cmaj7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| F7sus | 1 | 5.3% |
| Bb7sus | 1 | 5.3% |
| Dmaj7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes rapid non-functional modulations through dominant sus7 and Maj7#11 chords, bypassing traditional ii-V-I resolutions.
- Sequential chromatic descents (Gmaj7#11 down to Emaj7#11) create the signature “floating” harmonic environment associated with Shorter’s mid-60s output.
- Polychordal structures such as G/Ab function as slash-chord substitutions, introducing ambiguous Phrygian/Lydian dominant textures.
- The progression cycles through distant tonal centers like Ebm7, Cmaj7, and Bb7sus, requiring mastery of constant structure transposition.
Improvisation Focus Strategic application of the Lydian scale over shifting, non-functional major seventh chords.
Difficulty Rating 5; the extreme tempo combined with erratic, non-diatonic modulations demands high-level harmonic visualization and technical facility.
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