Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F737.0%
Dbmaj737.0%
Ebm737.0%
Bb624.7%
F7#524.7%
Bb724.7%
Ebmaj724.7%
Ebm624.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Ebm6 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7b9 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7b9Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7/FResolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7#5Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7#5 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C#m7 -> F#7Setup (Major Key)1
F#7 -> Bmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cm7b5 -> F7Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent tonicization of Db major (the bIII of Bb minor) via repeated Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7 ii-V-I progressions, often utilizing altered dominants like Ab7#5.
  • Strategic use of altered dominant chords (F7#5, Bb7b9, Ab7#5) and half-diminished harmony (E07) to create chromatic voice leading and tension.
  • Deceptive harmonic movements, such as the Cm7-F7 (ii-V of Bb major) resolving unexpectedly to Dbmaj7 instead of the tonic.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the frequent shifts between Bb minor tonality and the strongly emphasized bIII major (Db) key area, focusing on their respective ii-V-I changes.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) Requires navigating complex modulations, altered dominants, and deceptive resolutions which demand a high level of harmonic sophistication.