Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj7211.1%
A7b9211.1%
Dm7211.1%
Bmaj715.6%
Bbmaj7#1115.6%
Fm715.6%
Bb715.6%
E1315.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent chromatic descent of major 7th chords (Cmaj7 - Bmaj7 - Bbmaj7#11), creating sophisticated, non-functional voice leading.
  • Extensive use of altered dominants (e.g., A7b9, E7b13, D7#9) and tritone substitutions (Bbmaj7#11, Db7#11) for heightened tension and resolution.
  • Sections feature a chain of dominant 7ths (D7#9-G7-C7-F7), indicating frequent secondary dominant usage or transient modulations.
  • Brief, unexpected modulations, like the ii-V in Eb major (Fm7-Bb7), add complex tonal colors within the A minor framework.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor modes (especially Altered and Lydian Dominant) are essential.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) โ€“ The constant chromaticism, non-diatonic movements, and rapid harmonic rhythm demand a high level of harmonic sophistication.