Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Em9 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Dmaj7/Db | 1 | 5.0% |
| Fmaj7#11/E | 1 | 5.0% |
| Dmaj7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| A13#11 | 1 | 5.0% |
| D7b9 | 1 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7sus -> Em9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilization of slash chords and pedal points (e.g., Dmaj7/Db, Fmaj7#11/E) creates complex upper-structure dissonances that prioritize harmonic color over traditional resolution.
- The progression features non-functional, chromatic root movements (Dbmaj7 to Dmaj7; D/Eb to Ebm7) that effectively bypass standard ii-V-I cadential patterns.
- Frequent use of Maj7#11 and m(maj7) sonorities provides a modern, “shimmering” polytonal texture, characteristic of Hancock’s mid-60s post-bop vocabulary.
Improvisation Focus Shifting Lydian and Melodic Minor modal applications.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The lack of predictable tonal centers and the reliance on rapid, non-functional harmonic shifts require advanced modal fluency and precise melodic navigation.