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Another common analysis in print is to label each chord a suspended chord. In this perspective, the first chord Am7/D (D, A, C, E, G) can be thought of as a Dm9 chord (D, F, A, C, E) with a suspended 4th (G instead of F). Along these lines, Jazz.com's Ted Gioia describes the harmonic progression used
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which matches Hancock's description of the opening chord (right). This label implies that the opening chord is not really any kind of Dm chord, but an Am7 chord with a non-chord-tone D in the bass. The Real Book erroneously spells the fourth chord (measures 22-24) as A♭-7/D♭, while Owens correctly
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identifies it as C♯m13. The inclusion of the E natural in the original recording of the song supports Owens' interpretation of the chord. While the pitches of C♯m13 and A♭-7/D♭ may appear to be enharmonic equivalents, the presence of the E natural in the fourth chord distinguishes the two chords.
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commercial and was originally listed on the album's master tape as "TV Jingle" until a friend of Hancock's sister came up with the new name. In the liner notes for the
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There are several different perspectives on exactly how to label or interpret these harmonies. The chord voicings used by Hancock make extensive use of
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describes the progression as "only sus. 4 chords," From this perspective, the first chord is really an extended Dm chord with a suspension.
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Interviewed for KCET TV in 2011, Hancock said he considered Maiden Voyage to be his favorite of all of the compositions he had written.
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album, Hancock states that the composition was an attempt to capture "the splendor of a sea-going vessel on its maiden voyage".
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performed the song in their early concerts. A live version was released on their album
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Jerry Coker's complete method for improvisation: for all instruments
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An Evening with Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert
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featuring lyrics by Herbie Hancock's sibling Jean Hancock.
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Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby; Priestley, Brian (2004).
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vamp
sus chord
Dorian
mixolydian
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jazz
Herbie Hancock
Maiden Voyage
Freddie Hubbard
Ron Carter
Tony Williams
George Coleman
jazz standard
Yardley

eleventh chord
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bossa nova
modal jazz
AABA form
perfect fourths
quartal harmonies
suspended chords
Jerry Coker
The Real Book
minor seventh chords
bass note
fifth

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