Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 5 | 19.2% |
| Bb7/F | 5 | 19.2% |
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 19.2% |
| D7#5#9 | 5 | 19.2% |
| E13sus | 2 | 7.7% |
| F13sus | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Ab9 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7/F -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| D7#5#9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes chromatic mediant relationships (Gmaj7 to Ebmaj7), creating the expansive, ethereal harmonic landscape characteristic of Shorter’s “post-bop” vocabulary.
- The Bb7/F to Ebmaj7 movement provides a smooth descending bass line (G-F-Eb), effectively bridging the G major tonic with the G minor modal palette via its bVI chord.
- Parallelism in the bridge (E13sus to F13sus) employs non-functional constant structures, shifting the tonal center by a semitone to build tension without a traditional V-I resolution.
Improvisation Focus Modal Interchange (navigating the fluid transitions between G Major and G Minor tonalities).
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The juxtaposition of 3/4 time with non-diatonic root movements and ambiguous “major versus minor” centers requires advanced melodic sensitivity and harmonic control.
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