Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7616.7%
Eb7616.7%
Abmaj7411.1%
Cm738.3%
F738.3%
Dm725.6%
G725.6%
Cmaj725.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)6
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)3
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • The piece frequently tonicizes the subdominant (Ab major) through sequential ii-V-I progressions, as seen with Cm7-Fm7-Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7.
  • A notable modulation occurs to C major (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7), approached via descending ii-V relationships, creating a temporary new tonal center.
  • A significant chromatic shift to E major (F#m7-B7-Emaj7) introduces a distant key change, requiring rapid harmonic adaptation.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating rapid modulations by targeting chord tones and understanding the temporary tonic.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent and often distant modulations demand a strong command of chord-scale theory and rapid harmonic recognition.