Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F7545.5%
Bb7436.4%
Dbmaj719.1%
Ebadd919.1%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights

  • The initial F7-Bb7 vamp establishes a driving, blues-funk groove, treating the tonic (Bb) as a dominant 7th, typical of the genre.
  • The repeated V7 (F7) to I7 (Bb7) movement creates a hypnotic foundation built on the blues tradition.
  • A sudden, striking chromatic shift occurs with Dbmaj7 (bIIImaj7), introducing a temporary modal interchange that adds color and tension.
  • The Dbmaj7 to Ebadd9 progression provides a smooth ascending chromatic link before resolving back towards the dominant F7, enhancing harmonic interest.

Improvisation Focus Bb Blues Scale

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). The repetitive blues-funk vamp is accessible, but the chromatic Dbmaj7 chord requires a specific melodic adjustment for improvisers.