Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Bbmaj7#11 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Em7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fmaj7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Am9 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Dmaj7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E7#9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
- Frequent use of Lydian colors, notably Fmaj7#11 (bVI Lydian) and the signature Bbmaj7#11 (bII Lydian), which create a luminous, suspended harmonic quality.
- Extensive modal interchange and chromaticism, exemplified by chords like Dmaj7, Fm7, and Gm7, which detach from strict functional A minor harmony.
- The primary functional dominant resolution to A minor (E7sus-E7#9 to Am7) is present but embedded within long stretches of non-functional, “floating” harmony.
- Complex, non-diatonic movements, such as B7b13, lead to unexpected harmonic destinations, blurring clear tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus: Application of Melodic Minor modes, particularly Lydian and Altered scales, to navigate the frequent modal shifts.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) – Its frequent, non-functional modal shifts, complex #11 voicings, and chromatic chord progressions demand sophisticated harmonic awareness.