Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fmaj739.1%
Cm739.1%
F739.1%
Em7b526.1%
A7b926.1%
Dm726.1%
G726.1%
Bb726.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7altSetup (Major Key)1
C7alt -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Rapid cascading ii-V sequences starting from the half-diminished ii of the relative minor (Em7b5-A7) and descending to the IV chord (Bbmaj7).
  • The bridge features a sudden modulation to bVI (Dbmaj7) via its related ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7), creating a sophisticated mediant relationship.
  • High-density turnarounds utilizing secondary dominants (Am7-D7-Gm7-C7) to navigate back to the tonic Fmaj7.

Improvisation Focus Voice leading through rapid descending ii-V cycles using chromatic enclosures and bebop scales.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced): The relentless harmonic rhythm and non-diatonic ii-V chains require extreme technical facility and advanced harmonic visualization at traditional bebop tempos.


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