Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm11 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Cm11 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Am7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| D7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| G/D | 1 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes modal parallelism between Dm11 and Cm11, treating the ii chord as a shifting color rather than a static functional unit in C major.
- Incorporates a “backdoor” ii-V (Bbm7-Eb7) providing a soulful, subdominant minor flavor that sidesteps traditional dominant resolution.
- Employs a D pedal point in the final section with moving upper-structure triads (G/D, Am7/D, Bb°/D), creating a contemporary soul-jazz texture.
Improvisation Focus
Dorian mode exploitation with specific attention to common-tone voice leading during parallel minor shifts.
Difficulty Rating
3/5. Moderate; the piece requires fluid transitions between shifting modal centers and effective melodic development over static pedal-point harmonies.