Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb7612.2%
Ebm7510.2%
Abm748.2%
Ebmaj748.2%
Ab736.1%
Fm736.1%
B736.1%
Dbm724.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
Bb7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)3
Ab7 -> Dbm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dbm7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)2
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent modal shifts between Eb minor (Ebm7) and Eb major (Ebmaj7), creating a parallel key ambiguity within the primary tonic.
  • Extensive use of descending minor ii-V-I progressions (e.g., Fm7-Bb7-Ebm7) and major ii-V-I cycles modulating to temporary keys (e.g., Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7).
  • Employs non-diatonic dominant seventh chords that lead to unexpected major sevenths (e.g., Gb7 to Bmaj7, Ab7 to Dbm7), expanding harmonic color.
  • Incorporates chromaticism, notably through implied tritone substitution (B7 as sub for F7) leading into a dominant chain.

Improvisation Focus Precise chord-tone outlining and scale application across rapidly changing harmonic landscapes.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) - The complex harmonic rhythm, frequent modulations, and varied chord qualities demand sophisticated improvisational agility and knowledge.