Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj728.3%
Ebmaj728.3%
Dbmaj728.3%
Bmaj728.3%
Cm728.3%
F728.3%
Am7b514.2%
D7b914.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C#m7 -> F#7Setup (Major Key)1
F#7 -> Bmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent, rapid ii-V-I progressions drive constant modulations throughout the form, creating a sense of restless harmonic motion.
  • The tune features a signature descending cycle of major third key centers (e.g., Ebmaj7 to Dbmaj7 to Bmaj7).
  • Clever use of secondary dominants and borrowed chords facilitates smooth, yet complex, transitions between distant tonal areas.

Improvisation Focus Fluidly outlining chord tones and guide tones for each rapid ii-V progression, adapting to frequent key changes.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced). The constant, non-diatonic modulations require exceptional harmonic agility and quick melodic adaptation.