Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7412.9%
E7b939.7%
G739.7%
Am739.7%
Fmaj726.5%
Bm7b526.5%
Am7b526.5%
D7b926.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
E7b9 -> Am7b5Resolution (Minor)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7b5 -> B7Setup (Minor Key)1
E7b9 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features extended dominant chains (D7b9-G7-C7) moving in descending fifths, creating transient tonicizations.
  • Incorporates nested ii-V progressions, such as F#m7b5-B7 resolving to the primary dominant E7b9, effectively extending harmonic tension.
  • Employs sequential ii-V-I movements (e.g., Am7-D7-Gm7-C7-Fmaj7) to modulate through related minor and major keys, enhancing harmonic richness.
  • Utilizes both Bm7b5-E7b9-Am7b5 (minor ii-V-i) and Bm7-E7-Am7 (Dorian ii-V-i) creating varied tonic resolutions.

Improvisation Focus Mixolydian scales and their alterations (e.g., Altered Scale, Lydian Dominant) over the numerous dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) - The frequent use of secondary dominants, extended ii-V changes, and temporary modulations demands sophisticated harmonic understanding and adaptability.