Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| F | 4 | 11.4% |
| Ebmaj9 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| C/E | 1 | 2.9% |
| C7/Bb | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7#9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Recurring bVIImaj9 (Ebmaj9) functions as a prominent modal interchange, creating a signature “smooth jazz” sound over the F major tonic.
- Brief tonicization of the relative minor (Dm7) via a iiø-Valt progression (Em7b5 - A7#9), temporarily shifting harmonic focus.
- Strong diatonic resolutions (e.g., Gm7 - C7 - F) provide a familiar anchoring framework while integrating unexpected harmonic colors.
Improvisation Focus: F Mixolydian mode, essential for navigating the characteristic bVIImaj9 chord.
Difficulty Rating: 3. Navigating the diatonic progressions is straightforward, but improvising effectively over the modal interchange (bVIImaj9) and temporary modulations requires understanding of related modes.