Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebmaj7316.7%
Cm7b5211.1%
Bbmaj7211.1%
F13b915.6%
Eb1315.6%
D7b1315.6%
G915.6%
C1315.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm6 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Opens with a classic minor iiø7-V7b9-Imaj7 progression in Bb major, establishing a strong tonal center with characteristic tension.
  • Features a striking chromatic dominant descent (C13 - B13 - Bb13), creating a strong pull through non-diatonic altered chords.
  • Employs the melancholic ivm6-bVII7-Imaj7 progression (Ebm6-Ab7-Bbmaj7), adding a sophisticated minor subdominant color.
  • Incorporates tritone substitution with Db7#11, demonstrating advanced dominant chord manipulation.

Improvisation Focus Altered scale concepts over dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) - The frequent use of altered dominants, chromaticism, and sophisticated substitutions requires a deep understanding of advanced harmony.