Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D9sus | 8 | 33.3% |
| F9sus | 8 | 33.3% |
| Eb9sus | 4 | 16.7% |
| C#m9 | 4 | 16.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs non-functional modal harmony, utilizing 9sus4 voicings to suppress traditional dominant-to-tonic resolutions and create a sense of “suspension.”
- Features tertiary and stepwise root movements (D to F, F to Eb) rather than standard cycle-of-fifths progressions, emphasizing a shifting tonal landscape.
- The C#m9 chord provides a distinct modal shift, breaking the established suspended texture with a minor 9th quality before returning to the D9sus “home” center.
Improvisation Focus Modal shifting using the Mixolydian or Dorian scale for each chord duration.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): While the slow harmonic rhythm provides time, the lack of functional “pull” requires the soloist to sustain interest through sophisticated melodic phrasing rather than standard jazz patterns.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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