Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7#9 | 6 | 14.0% |
| Abm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| D7b9sus | 4 | 9.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| A7#9 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| G7b9sus | 2 | 4.7% |
| F13 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b9sus -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Eb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of “side-slipping” chromaticism (Abm7 to A7alt) creates tension that subverts traditional ii-V-I expectations in G minor.
- Dominant 7th “sus” chords with b9 extensions (D7b9sus, G7b9sus) function as static modal color centers rather than simple functional resolutions.
- Complex extensions like Bbmaj7#5 and Abmaj7#11 illustrate Shorter’s signature use of non-functional Lydian and Augmented sonorities.
- Rapid modulation between distant tonal centers, such as the shift from C13b9 to Fm9, requires navigating parallel shifts and tritone relationships.
Improvisation Focus Melodic Minor application (specifically Altered and Lydian Dominant modes) to navigate non-functional extensions and chromatic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The sophisticated harmonic rhythm and non-diatonic chord movements require advanced vertical awareness and mastery of modal interchange in a waltz feel.
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