Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7712.1%
Ab7610.3%
Dbmaj7610.3%
Fmaj758.6%
E758.6%
Amaj758.6%
F758.6%
Cm746.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)6
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)5
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)4
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)4
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Implements “Coltrane Changes” by superimposing major-third cycles over the structural framework of Charlie Parker’s “Confirmation.”
  • Features rapid multi-tonic modulations (F, Db, and A major), forcing the harmony to cycle through keys a major third apart every two beats.
  • Replaces standard ii-V-I cadences with condensed cycles, such as the Fmaj7 - Ab7 - Dbmaj7 - E7 - Amaj7 sequence, creating high-density harmonic rhythm.

Improvisation Focus Multi-tonic systems (Coltrane Changes).

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced). The relentless harmonic rhythm and non-diatonic key centers require total mastery of major-third cycles at high tempos.


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