Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm11850.0%
Db7#11425.0%
Dm11425.0%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights:

  • The predominant use of Fm11 immediately establishes a modal minor quality (F Dorian), creating a contrast with the stated F major key center and signifying modal interchange.
  • A non-functional chromatic root movement occurs from Fm11 (i) to Db7#11 (bVI7#11) and then to Dm11 (VI11), eschewing traditional diatonic resolutions.
  • The Db7#11 functions as a distinct, colorful sonority, often interpreted as a Lydian Dominant, providing tension without typical dominant-tonic resolution.
  • Each chord is sustained for four bars, emphasizing extended modal sonorities and promoting a relaxed, groove-oriented harmonic rhythm.

Improvisation Focus: Modal playing.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) The slow harmonic rhythm simplifies execution, but identifying and applying the specific modal scales for each sustained chord requires clear harmonic understanding.