Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D71025.0%
G7922.5%
C6410.0%
A7410.0%
Ab737.5%
Ebm725.0%
C725.0%
Bb725.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2

Harmonic Highlights:

  • V7-V7/IV-IV progression (D7-G7-C6) temporarily tonicizes the subdominant.
  • Sophisticated ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7) implies a tritone substitution for D7, briefly shifting to Db major.
  • A chromatically descending dominant chain (C7-Bb7-A7-D7) builds tension, guiding back towards the tonic via V7.
  • The E7-Eb7 pair showcases chromatic dominant movement, suggesting secondary dominants and their tritone substitutes.

Improvisation Focus: Applying Altered and Lydian Dominant scales over the various dominant 7th chords and their substitutions.

Difficulty Rating: 4/5 โ€“ Requires solid understanding of dominant alterations, tritone substitutions, and navigating rapid key center shifts.