Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G13sus | 5 | 11.1% |
| Am7b5 | 4 | 8.9% |
| D7b9 | 4 | 8.9% |
| C13 | 4 | 8.9% |
| Ab13/C | 3 | 6.7% |
| Gm9 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Abmaj7/G | 3 | 6.7% |
| Gm11 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| Gm11 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs minor ii-V-I units (Am7b5–D7b9–G13sus) where the suspended tonic softens the resolution, creating a characteristic post-bop “floating” feel.
- Navigates rapid-fire ii-V sequences descending in whole steps (Gm–C7 to Fm–Bb7 to Ebm–Ab7), forcing constant tonal center shifts.
- Utilizes a static C pedal under oscillating C13 and Ab13 chords, exploiting chromatic mediant movement to generate harmonic tension and release.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor and Lydian Dominant applications to bridge the gap between shifting ii-V chains and the modal pedal points.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The piece requires high-level proficiency to navigate dense, non-diatonic modulations while maintaining the signature rubato, meditative feel of Tyner’s style.