Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm111642.1%
Cm7513.2%
Dm7410.5%
Bbm737.9%
Fmaj712.6%
Fm712.6%
Bb7#5#912.6%
Ebmaj712.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7#5#9Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7#5#9 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7#5#9Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7#5#9 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
G7#5#9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
A7b9#5 -> Dm11Resolution (Minor)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • A prolonged Dm11 vamp establishes a modal (D Dorian) or static harmonic foundation before the main progression.
    • A unique descending minor 7th sequence (Dm7-Cm7-Bbm7-Cm7) introduces early harmonic movement and chromaticism.
    • Extensive Coltrane-style modulations occur through ii-V-I cycles descending by a major third (e.g., Fm7-Bb7#5#9-Ebmaj7).
    • Frequent use of highly altered dominant chords (#5#9) creates intense tension and dramatic resolutions throughout the progression.
  • Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered scales and arpeggios across rapidly shifting, distantly related tonal centers.

  • Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). Requires mastering complex altered dominant voicings and navigating rapid, distantly related modulations.