Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7#11 | 8 | 30.8% |
| Gbmaj7#11 | 6 | 23.1% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Abmaj7#11 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Gm7b5 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 1 | 3.8% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights:
- Prominent use of the maj7#11 voicing on tonic, dominant, and subdominant chords, establishing a consistent Lydian color throughout the progression.
- The abrupt four-bar interjection of a non-diatonic Cm7 after Dbmaj7#11 creates a striking chromatic shift and modal contrast, interrupting the bright tonal center.
- The open-ended progression cycles through Imaj7#11, Vmaj7#11, and IVmaj7#11 chords, all featuring the #11, fostering a sense of suspended, non-resolving harmony.
Improvisation Focus: Lydian scale applications over maj7#11 chords and various C minor scales (e.g., Dorian, Aeolian) for the Cm7, highlighting both common tones and chromatic tensions.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The non-diatonic Cm7 and consistent #11 voicings require sophisticated melodic and harmonic understanding beyond typical functional harmony.