Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Eb6310.0%
Dm626.7%
Em7b526.7%
A7b926.7%
F726.7%
Am726.7%
Gm726.7%
C726.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Extensive use of secondary ii-V progressions, exemplified by Em7b5-A7b9 functioning as a iiø-V of the dominant (D minor).
  • Prominent tritone substitution with Ab7 (bII7) effectively substituting for D7, resolving to Gm7 and providing strong dominant function.
  • Frequent temporary modulations, notably a clear ii-V-I progression (Fm7-Bb7-Eb6) establishing the bVI chord (Eb major) as a temporary tonic.
  • Incorporates a bVII7 (F7) chord which often functions as a backdoor dominant to the relative major (Bb) or introduces harmonic color.

Improvisation Focus: G Harmonic Minor scale (and its related modes).

Difficulty Rating: 4 - Advanced due to the rapid harmonic rhythm, frequent modulations, and use of altered dominants requiring agile scale and arpeggio navigation.