Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb7412.9%
Ebmaj7412.9%
F726.5%
B726.5%
Cm726.5%
Gm26.5%
Gbm26.5%
Fm726.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of chromatic dominants like F7 (V/V) and the B7 (bVI7 or tritone substitution for F7), introducing early harmonic tension and color.
  • Descending chromatic root movement, such as the Gm - Gbm - Fm7 sequence, creating smooth voice leading into functional ii-V harmony.
  • Frequent temporary tonicization of the subdominant (Bbm7-Eb7 to Ab) and mediant (Am7-D7 to Gm), expanding the harmonic palette beyond Eb major.
  • Integration of fully diminished chords (A07) for heightened tension and multiple resolution possibilities, adding harmonic ambiguity.

Improvisation Focus: Altered Scales for dominant functions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) because of the frequent non-diatonic dominants, chromatic passing chords, and rapid key center shifts requiring quick harmonic adaptation.