Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7b9510.6%
Bbmaj736.4%
Gm7b536.4%
Fmaj724.3%
Em7b524.3%
A7b924.3%
Dm724.3%
Db724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)3
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)2
F7b9 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Gm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
D7#9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Initial tonicization of the relative minor (Fmaj7 to Em7b5-A7b9-Dm7).
    • Cascading ii-V-I modulations to Bbmaj7 then Abmaj7, creating descending harmonic shifts.
    • Prominent use of altered dominants (e.g., A7b9, F7b9, Eb7b9, C7b9) and minor iiø7 chords.
    • Significant modulation to Db major via Ebm7-Ab7-Db6, showcasing chromatic harmonic exploration.
  • Improvisation Focus: Chord-scale navigation, particularly targeting altered dominants and minor ii-V changes.

  • Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Frequent modulations, numerous ii-V progressions, and altered dominant chords demand agile harmonic adaptability.