Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b13 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| F7#11 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Fm9 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bb7b9 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Abmaj7#11 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Baug/C# | 2 | 5.9% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm9 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm11 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b13 -> Cm69 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Heavy use of non-functional chromaticism and slash chords (Baug/C#), creating the ambiguous, dark textures characteristic of Waldron’s writing.
- Abrupt tonal shifts, specifically the ii-V-I sequence in Gb major (Abm7–Db9–Gbmaj7), representing a tritone-distant departure from the C minor tonic.
- Frequent alternation between IV7#11 and IVm9, blurring the lines between Dorian and melodic minor modes within the subdominant function.
- Inclusion of dominant chains and augmented structures (Abaug/Bb) that disrupt traditional ii-V-I resolutions.
Improvisation Focus
C Melodic Minor and its modes provide the necessary tension for the minor-major chords and altered dominant extensions throughout the progression.
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The combination of rapid distant modulations and unconventional dominant substitutions requires advanced harmonic navigation and modal fluency.