Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#5 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Bm7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Bb7#5 | 2 | 8.3% |
| A7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Em7 | 2 | 8.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Static Tension: The first eight bars drone on B7#5, creating a high-tension modal plateau that replaces traditional functional introductions.
- Chromatic Planing: The sequence B7#5 to Bb7#5 to A7 uses descending parallel movement, emphasizing coloristic shifts over standard V-I resolutions.
- Non-Functional Resolution: The Abmaj7 to Em7 transition utilizes a chromatic mediant relationship, pivoting from a subdominant substitute back to the minor tonic.
- Modal Ambiguity: The inclusion of Fmaj7 (the Neapolitan II) against the tonic Em7 highlights Shorter’s preference for Phrygian-inflected textures.
Improvisation Focus The Whole-Tone scale (specifically B Whole-Tone) is the primary tool for navigating the #5 dominant chords and the composition’s signature “mystical” atmosphere.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The non-functional harmonic leaps and long static sections require advanced rhythmic phrasing and a sophisticated command of symmetrical scales to sustain melodic interest.
Standard Available in:
- The Real Book - Volume I
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