Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7 | 5 | 19.2% |
| Ebm7b5/Db | 4 | 15.4% |
| G7b5b9 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Abm7/Db | 2 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition utilizes a prolonged IVmaj7 (Dbmaj7) to #ivø7 (Ebm7b5/Db) oscillation, creating a shimmering Lydian-Dorian modal atmosphere rather than standard tonic-dominant functionalism.
- Zawinul employs chromatic “side-slipping” via G7b5b9 to Gbmaj7, bypassing traditional resolution patterns in favor of parallel harmonic movement and tritone relationships.
- Slash chords such as Ebm7/Ab and Abm7/Db function as sophisticated dominant pedal points, blurring the lines between ii-V progressions and suspended modal colors.
Improvisation Focus Db Lydian / Ab Major Pentatonic, focusing on the #11 (G natural) to navigate the non-diatonic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5; the unconventional harmonic rhythm and constant modal substitutions require advanced voice-leading skills and a deep understanding of non-functional jazz harmony.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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