Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E | 6 | 15.4% |
| G#m9 | 3 | 7.7% |
| C#m7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Emaj9 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bbmaj7#11/F | 2 | 5.1% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Emaj7#11 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Dmaj7/F# | 1 | 2.6% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of Emaj9#11 (Imaj9#11) and Dmaj7/F# (bVIImaj7) establishes a strong E Lydian modal foundation.
- Striking chromatic mediant relations emerge with the repeated Bbmaj7#11 (bVIMaj7#11) and Cmaj7 (bVImaj7) against the E major tonic, creating colorful, non-diatonic harmony.
- Functional secondary dominant motion (F# as V/V) provides brief moments of traditional tension and release amidst the more open, modal sections.
- Non-diatonic minor chords like D#m7 suggest subtle modal shifts or specific voicings, adding harmonic ambiguity.
Improvisation Focus E Lydian and an awareness of chromatic mediant relationships (e.g., for Bbmaj7#11, considering Bb Lydian).
Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) due to frequent non-diatonic chords, chromatic mediant shifts, and modal ambiguity requiring flexible scale application.