Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7715.9%
Cm7715.9%
F7715.9%
B0749.1%
Ebmaj749.1%
Fm736.8%
Bb736.8%
C#0724.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)4
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent chromatic diminished chords (B07, C#07) function as passing harmonies, creating tension and leading tones.
  • Strategic use of a ii-V-I progression (C7b9-Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7) to briefly establish the subdominant key.
  • Incorporation of altered dominants like C7b9, requiring specific scale choices for improvisation.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating diminished scales and arpeggios over chromatic passing diminished chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The frequent, non-diatonic diminished and altered dominant chords require precise scale and arpeggio knowledge.