Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| F#7sus | 2 | 6.9% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| G7#11 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Am7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Em7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7#11 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7#9 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Features extensive chromatic mediant relationships and parallel minor shifts (e.g., Em7-Ebm7-Dm7, Am7-Abm7).
- Employs backdoor dominants (G7#11 to Cmaj7) and altered dominants (E7#9, B7b9) for rich harmonic color.
- Integrates non-diatonic major chords (Amaj7, Fmaj7) and suspended dominants (F#7sus) to create unexpected tonal shifts.
- The closing Em7b5 suggests an open, ambiguous resolution, characteristic of Shorter’s modern approach.
Improvisation Focus: Melodic minor derived scales (e.g., Altered, Lydian Dominant) for navigating the complex dominant and minor sonorities.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The rapid, non-functional modulations and frequent use of altered and extended chords require a sophisticated harmonic approach.