Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7717.1%
F7512.2%
Gbmaj7512.2%
Dmaj7512.2%
A749.8%
Em737.3%
Db737.3%
Eb724.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)5
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)3
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features rapid V7-I resolutions, cycling through new temporary tonics related by descending major thirds (e.g., Bbmaj7, Gbmaj7, Dmaj7).
  • Exemplifies Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” progression with extreme harmonic density and constant, non-diatonic modulation every one to two beats.
  • The harmonic rhythm is exceptionally fast, demanding immediate navigation of new dominant-tonic relationships across multiple key centers.

Improvisation Focus Arpeggio superimposition.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) - The extremely rapid harmonic rhythm and constant modulation through unrelated key centers require advanced harmonic knowledge and technical proficiency.