Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7414.3%
F7414.3%
A7414.3%
Bbmaj727.1%
F#m727.1%
Bm727.1%
Em727.1%
Dmaj727.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)4
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
Dbm7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Rapid, non-diatonic modulations are a core feature, moving through ii-V-I progressions in Bb, Db, C, and Cb major, frequently disrupting the D major tonic.
  • The piece demonstrates extensive use of temporary key centers, creating harmonic ambiguity rather than a strong diatonic pull to D major.
  • Juxtaposition of traditional D major harmony (F#m7-Bm7-Em7-A7-Dmaj7) with distant flat-key ii-V cycles (e.g., Cm7-F7, Ebm7-Ab7, Dbm7-Gb7) drives the progression.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating rapid, context-specific chord-scale relationships across multiple temporary key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) โ€“ The frequent and distant modulations demand highly sophisticated harmonic understanding and agile execution.