Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb6820.0%
F9sus717.5%
Eb7#11410.0%
Cm737.5%
Cm925.0%
F7b925.0%
G7b925.0%
Ebmaj912.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> G7b13Setup (Major Key)1
G7b13 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
Am7b5 -> D7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of Eb7#11 (IV7#11), immediately introducing a colorful Lydian Dominant sound.
  • Frequent F9sus (V9sus) chord leading to Bb6, delaying tonic resolution and creating a modal, open feel.
  • Extensive minor ii-V-i progressions (e.g., Dm7b5-G7b9-Cm7, Em7b5-A7b9-Cm7) which effectively tonicize the Cm7 (the ii chord of Bb).

Improvisation Focus: Targeting secondary ii-V-i progressions and altered dominant extensions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). This standard demands fluent navigation of secondary dominant harmony and the application of various altered dominant scales.