Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m7b5 | 8 | 11.1% |
| Bm/maj7 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Cm/maj7 | 6 | 8.3% |
| F#7b9 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 5.6% |
| C13#11 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Abm11 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 4 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m7b5 -> F#7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C#m7 -> F#7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7#5#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F#7b9 -> Bm/maj7/D | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7/D -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7#5 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Initial prolonged
Abmaj7functions as a non-diatonic, static harmony, establishing a characteristic “side-slipping” sound detached from immediate E minor functionality. - The
Bm/maj7toCm/maj7progression utilizes a striking chromatic shift of a minor-major 7th chord, a signature Shorter device for creating tension and forward motion without traditional diatonic resolution. - A clear
C#m7b5 - F#7b9ii-V-i progression targets thevchord (Bm) of E minor, offering moments of functional harmony amidst more ambiguous movements.
Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor scale and its modes.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) – The consistent use of non-diatonic harmony, altered dominants, and chromatic minor-major 7th movements requires a sophisticated understanding of modern jazz harmony.