Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7917.0%
Ebm/maj7815.1%
F747.5%
G7#923.8%
Cm723.8%
Em7b523.8%
A7#923.8%
Ebmaj7#1123.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7b5 -> G7#9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7#9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7b5 -> A7#9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7#9 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
B7#9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
D7#9 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cm7b5 -> F7Setup (Minor Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The prominent use of Ebm/maj7 against Bbmaj7 creates a rich modal interchange, functioning as bIVmaj7 from the parallel minor and establishing a distinctive “new picture” sound.
  • A sophisticated descending dominant progression features G7#9 (VI7alt), followed by Gb7 (a tritone substitution for C7 or bII7 of F7), leading chromatically to F7 (V7).
  • The Eb07 functions as a chromatic passing diminished chord, approaching Dm7 (iii minor) before resolving into a standard ii-V-I (Cm7-F7) in Bb major.

Improvisation Focus: Modal interchange to navigate non-diatonic major seven chords.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The frequent and rapid non-diatonic harmonic shifts, including modal interchange and chromatic dominant alterations, demand sophisticated harmonic understanding and rapid adaptation.