Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm726.7%
F#m7b526.7%
G7sus26.7%
Eb7#11/G26.7%
Bbm26.7%
E026.7%
Ebmaj726.7%
Bb13.3%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights:

  • Alternates functional diatonic harmony with pronounced modal mixture (Bb, Gm6, Fm/maj7), creating color and ambiguity within C major.
  • Features tension-rich extensions like Fmaj7#11 (Lydian) and secondary altered dominants (E7#9), driving harmonic motion and color.
  • The striking Eb7#11/G functions as a complex polychord or non-diatonic dominant, showcasing advanced chromaticism typical of Corea.
  • Employs sophisticated slash chords and upper structure voicings (C/E, B7/D#) that broaden the harmonic texture.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor applications for navigating modal shifts and altered dominants.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The frequent non-functional harmony, complex polychords, and rapid modal/key center shifts require extensive theoretical knowledge and a highly adaptable improvisational approach.