Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Em7/B312.5%
B7#9312.5%
Fmaj728.3%
G728.3%
Cmaj714.2%
Am714.2%
Ab7#1114.2%
G7sus14.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7/B -> B7#9Setup (Major Key)3
B7#9 -> Em7/BResolution (Minor)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Em7 -> A7b9Setup (Major Key)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
B7#9 -> EmResolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Ab7#11 functions as a backdoor dominant to G7 (V), introducing a sophisticated chromatic sound with a Lydian Dominant quality.
  • A clear secondary dominant C7sus-C7 leads fluidly to Fmaj7 (V7/IV), extending the diatonic harmony beyond the key center.
  • The Fm7 (bIVm7) introduces a brief but effective modal mixture after Fmaj7, creating a minor plagal feel.
  • The repeated Em7/B to B7#9 vamp provides prolonged tension and a temporary, colorful tonicization of the mediant (iii).

Improvisation Focus: Precise application of altered dominant scales (Lydian Dominant, Altered).

Difficulty Rating: 4 - Advanced. The frequent use of altered dominants, non-diatonic progressions, and the unique vamp demands sophisticated theoretical knowledge and precise scale choices.