Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7512.8%
G7b5410.3%
Dbm7410.3%
Gb7410.3%
Cm7410.3%
F7410.3%
Am737.7%
Bm7b537.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dbm7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)4
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)4
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)3
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2

  • The opening G7b5 immediately introduces an altered dominant, preceding a non-functional Dbm7-Gb7 II-V pairing that implies B major, creating initial harmonic ambiguity.
  • A distinct Cm7-F7 II-V progression leads to Bbmaj7, temporarily shifting the tonal center to Bb, unexpectedly followed by a chromatic B7b5 before resolving further.
  • The core key of A minor is frequently re-established through standard Am7, Bm7b5, E7 i-iim7b5-V7 progressions, providing stability amidst the earlier advanced chromatic movements.

Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales (e.g., superlocrian).

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) - The frequent use of altered dominants, non-functional II-Vs, and distant, rapid modulations requires sophisticated harmonic understanding and a broad melodic vocabulary.