Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm/maj7819.5%
F7#549.8%
Ab7sus49.8%
Abm/maj737.3%
Abm724.9%
Db724.9%
C7#5#924.9%
Fm7b524.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
F7#5 -> Bbm/maj7Resolution (Major)2
Fm7b5 -> Bb7#5Setup (Minor Key)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Db7 -> Abm7Resolution (Minor)1
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7b5 -> F7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
F7b9 -> Bbm/maj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent ivm(maj7) (Bbm/maj7) and bIIIm(maj7) (Abm/maj7) chords establish a distinctive minor-major 7 sound, often in descending motion.
  • Features a clear ii-V-I tonicization of Gb Major (Abm7-Db7-Gbmaj7), a Neapolitan relationship to F minor.
  • Utilizes sequential altered dominants (C7#5#9 to F7#5) creating strong harmonic tension before returning to the ivm(maj7).
  • Includes a iiø7-V7alt to Eb minor (Fm7b5-Bb7#5), introducing another temporary, remote key center.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic minor scale applications, particularly over minor(maj7) chords and altered dominants.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) - Frequent modulations, altered dominants, and non-functional minor-major 7 chords demand high harmonic sophistication.