Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G71644.4%
E25.6%
Bm725.6%
Ebmaj712.8%
Bb7sus12.8%
A1312.8%
Dmaj712.8%
Ab13b912.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebmaj7 -> Bb7susSetup (Major Key)1
F#7b13 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • The prolonged opening G7 functions as a blues-inflected dominant tonic, delaying clear functional harmony in G major.
  • Chromatic mediant relation from E major to Ebmaj7 creates an abrupt, non-diatonic shift, showcasing sophisticated reharmonization.
  • The tritone substitution Dmaj7 to Ab13b9 (Ab13b9 for D7) demonstrates advanced dominant chord manipulation within the home key’s V.
  • F#7b13 immediately following Gmaj7 introduces a secondary dominant (V/B), hinting at modulations or extended dominant cycles.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scale applications across various key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The rapid, unpredictable chromaticism and frequent use of altered dominants demand a high level of harmonic sophistication.