Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F7#1135.6%
Bb7#935.6%
Eb7#9#1135.6%
Bbm735.6%
Am735.6%
D735.6%
Dmaj735.6%
Gmaj735.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Eb7#9#11 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)3
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features an extended descending dominant cycle (F7#11, Bb7#9, Eb7#9#11) utilizing colorful #11 and #9 alterations.
  • Employs a sophisticated minor tonic elaboration (Dm, Dmaug, Dm6) with chromatic voice leading to add movement.
  • Includes a ii-V to Ab major (Bbm7, Eb7) preceding the Dm tonic, creating a half-step dominant resolution or tritone substitution effect.
  • Exhibits a distinct parallel major tonic elaboration (Dmaj7, Dmaj7#5, D6), providing significant harmonic contrast within the D minor key center.

Improvisation Focus: The D melodic minor scale and its derived modes (e.g., Lydian Augmented, Altered Scale) are crucial.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) The complex altered dominant cycles, sophisticated tonic elaborations, and minor/major modality shifts demand advanced harmonic understanding.