Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb13 | 6 | 17.6% |
| B13 | 6 | 17.6% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| F7#5 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The “ping pong” effect is created by a chromatic side-slip between Bb13 and B13, functioning as an alternating V13 to bVI13 movement that builds dominant tension over an implied Eb pedal.
- The bridge shifts abruptly to Dbmaj7 before executing a ii-V (Cm7-F7#5) into Bb major, showcasing Shorter’s signature use of tertiary tonal shifts.
- Parallel harmonic motion is utilized in the descending major 7th sequence (Abmaj7 to Gbmaj7), bypassing traditional functional cycles in favor of coloristic, linear movement.
Improvisation Focus Eb minor pentatonic/blues scale with chromatic side-slipping.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The high-speed chromatic oscillations and rapid non-functional modulations in the bridge require sophisticated navigation and precise rhythmic pocketing.