Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Eb6928.1%
Bb7618.8%
Cm739.4%
Fm726.2%
B713.1%
Ebmaj7/Bb13.1%
Bb7/Ab13.1%
Eb6/G13.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Ebmaj7/Bb -> Bb7/AbSetup (Major Key)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Establishes a strong Eb major tonic through frequent I-V7 progressions (Eb6-Bb7).
  • Utilizes a chromatic dominant (B7, bVII7) after Cm7 (vi), creating unexpected voice leading leading to Ebmaj7/Bb.
  • Employs a classic #ivo7 (C#07) passing chord resolving to V7 (Bb7/D) before the tonic.
  • Introduces a iiø7-V7b9 progression (Gm7b5-C7b9) indicating potential tonicization or a sophisticated turnaround.

Improvisation Focus: Eb Major scale and its diatonic modes.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - While the primary key is clear, improvisers must effectively navigate several chromatic dominant and diminished chord movements.