Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7717.1%
Eb7717.1%
Abmaj7512.2%
Cm749.8%
Dm737.3%
G737.3%
F7#937.3%
Ebm724.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)7
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)3
F7#9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)3
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Cm7 -> F7#9Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7b5 -> F7#9Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Employs ii-V-I progressions leading to the IV major chord (Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7), creating a bright subdominant extension from the home key.
  • Features an unexpected ii-V-I progression to C minor (Dm7-G7-Cm7), temporarily tonicizing the iii minor chord of Ab major.
  • Includes the F7#9 chord, functioning as a V7/ii, which introduces an altered dominant sound and strong pull to the Bbm7.
  • Characterized by successive ii-V movements (e.g., Cm7-F7, Dm7-G7) that frequently shift temporary key centers, demanding agile navigation.

Improvisation Focus: Fluid application of Dorian and Mixolydian modes to accurately outline the numerous ii-V progressions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent and non-diatonic temporary modulations, combined with altered dominants, require advanced harmonic understanding and improvisational agility.