Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7716.7%
B7511.9%
Dm7511.9%
Cm749.5%
Cm7b537.1%
Ebm737.1%
Ab737.1%
Dbm724.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)3
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7b5 -> F7b5Setup (Minor Key)1
F7b5 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features a distinctive recurring B7 chromatic dominant, creating immediate tension against the Bbmaj7 tonic.
  • Includes a temporary modulation via Ebm7-Ab7 (ii-V of Db major), shifting briefly to a distant key center.
  • Employs a classic minor iiø7-V7-i (Am7b5-D7b9-Gm7) to firmly establish the relative minor.
  • Utilizes a notable descending chromatic chord sequence (Dm7-Dbm7-Cm7), adding non-diatonic movement.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating chromaticism and altered dominant scales.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The rapid, non-diatonic modulations and chromatic substitutions require sophisticated harmonic understanding and agility.