Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#9b5 | 4 | 12.9% |
| F9b5 | 4 | 12.9% |
| G69 | 4 | 12.9% |
| E7b13 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Eb13 | 2 | 6.5% |
| D9 | 2 | 6.5% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes chromatic planing (F#9b5 to F9b5) to create a non-functional, impressionistic “shimmer” rather than standard tonic-dominant resolution.
- The progression employs “side-slipping” and tritone-related modulations, shifting from G minor to a distant Db major bridge via descending Lydian Dominant chords.
- Relies on sophisticated voice leading where altered extensions—specifically b13, #11, and b5—guide the melody through a dense, non-diatonic landscape.
Improvisation Focus The Lydian Dominant scale is the primary tool for navigating the predominant 7#11 and 9b5 structures found throughout the form.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The lack of standard II-V-I patterns and the frequency of chromatic shifts require advanced harmonic awareness and precise melodic targeting.
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