Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm11 | 6 | 28.6% |
| Gm9 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Bbm9 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Bbmaj7#5 | 1 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes non-functional parallel movement, particularly with Cm7 and Gm11, creating a modal, suspended atmosphere rather than traditional cycle-of-fifths motion.
- Unexpected chromatic shifts like Bbmaj7#5 to Bmaj7#11 showcase Shorter’s signature “harmonic side-stepping,” requiring fluency in Lydian Augmented and Lydian #11 textures.
- The recurring Bb7 to Ebm7 provides a brief, dark excursion into Eb minor, contrasting the ambiguity of the preceding static Gm11 sections.
Improvisation Focus
Navigating shifting tonal centers through the application of Melodic Minor modes (specifically Lydian Augmented and Lydian Dominant).
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The absence of standard ii-V-I cadences and the reliance on non-diatonic maj7 extensions demand advanced harmonic awareness and precise ear training.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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