Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm/maj7 | 9 | 16.7% |
| Ab7 | 5 | 9.3% |
| Abm7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Eb7#9 | 3 | 5.6% |
| B13 | 3 | 5.6% |
| B7 | 3 | 5.6% |
| A7#11 | 2 | 3.7% |
| Db9sus | 2 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm/maj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Ab7 -> Ebm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Emaj9 -> A7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7#5#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7#11 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7#5#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Emaj7#11 -> A7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
- Utilizes frequent altered dominants (Eb7#9, Bb7#5#9) and non-diatonic major chords (Emaj9) for modal color and harmonic surprise within the G# minor framework.
- Features extensive tritone substitutions (e.g., A7#11) and long chains of dominant 7th chords (C13#11, F13, B7, Emaj7, A13, Ab7, Bb7, Db7) that create continuous, sidestepping movement rather than clear tonicization.
- Repeated use of dominant suspensions (Db9sus) and ambiguous dominant structures (B13) establishes a floating, unresolved harmonic landscape, contributing to its signature melancholic feel.
Improvisation Focus: Altered scale application over rapidly changing dominant harmonies.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The dense harmonic rhythm, constant modulation, and pervasive use of altered chords demand advanced theoretical understanding and execution.