Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Db/F | 7 | 25.9% |
| Gbm6 | 6 | 22.2% |
| Bmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| F/A | 1 | 3.7% |
| Ab7sus | 1 | 3.7% |
| Eb/G | 1 | 3.7% |
| Gb13 | 1 | 3.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of the minor plagal cadence (Gbm6 to Db/F) provides a melancholy, modal interchange feel between the parallel major and minor.
- Chromatic bass movement and slash chords (Eb/G, F/A, D/Ab) create non-functional shifts that prioritize voice leading over traditional cycle-of-fifths progressions.
- The inclusion of Bmaj7#11 and B7#11 highlights a Lydian-based tension, often functioning as static color rather than dominant resolution.
- Bitonal implications are present through advanced structures like Amaj7#5 and D/Ab, requiring a sophisticated understanding of upper-structure tensions.
Improvisation Focus The D-flat Major / B-flat Melodic Minor relationship (to cover the Gbm6 and Db/F polarity).
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The non-diatonic movement and constant slash-chord transitions require high-level harmonic navigation and a strong ear for unconventional voice leading.