Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Abm7817.0%
Ebm7817.0%
Dbmaj748.5%
Eb7b936.4%
Abm7/Gb24.3%
Dbm724.3%
Ab724.3%
Bbm724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Eb7b9 -> Abm7Resolution (Minor)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Eb7#9 -> Abm7Resolution (Minor)1
Abm7 -> Eb7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Fm7b5 -> Bb7Setup (Minor Key)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Eb7 -> Abm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Fluid alternation between the established i-v minor progression and a sophisticated minor plagal cadence (i to VImaj7#11).
  • Integration of diatonic minor ii-V movements with highly chromatic, descending dominant chord sequences (e.g., D7b5 to Db7, B7 to Bb7b9).
  • Frequent use of altered dominant chords (Eb7b9, D7b5, Eb7#9) and non-functional chromatic major chords (Cmaj7#5) for intense color and tension.

Improvisation Focus Ab Harmonic Minor scale, emphasizing its use over altered V7 chords.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) - The dense chromaticism, complex altered dominants, and non-functional chord movements demand a sophisticated harmonic understanding.