Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7#11 | 9 | 34.6% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 8 | 30.8% |
| Gbmaj7#11 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Abmaj7#11 | 1 | 3.8% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes “constant structures” where Maj7#11 chords move in parallel, bypassing traditional functional V-I cadences in favor of modal color.
- Employs non-diatonic root movements, specifically shifting from Cmaj7#11 (II) to Bbmaj7#11 (I) and then down to Gbmaj7#11 (bVI), utilizing major-third and whole-step intervals.
- The harmony relies on a “march” rhythmic foundation that anchors shifting Lydian planes, creating a modern, polychoral soundscape typical of Woody Shaw’s post-bop style.
Improvisation Focus The Lydian Mode is the primary vehicle, as it accounts for the #11 extensions and provides a consistent scalar logic across the shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The lack of dominant-tonic resolution forces the improviser to navigate rapid, non-functional modal shifts while maintaining melodic coherence across distant keys.