Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 13.6% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.5% |
| E7 | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Abm7 -> Db7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
- Features signature Dameron “chromatic major third” movements, exemplified by Ebmaj7, Dbmaj7, Bmaj7.
- Employs extensive use of altered dominants and tritone substitutions (e.g., E7 for Bb7) preceding resolutions.
- Incorporates rapid, non-diatonic ii-V progressions and unexpected temporary modulations (e.g., Bm7-E7).
- Frequent descending chromatic root motion in sequences like Gbm7-Fm7.
Improvisation Focus: Superimposing altered scales and arpeggios over rapidly shifting harmonic landscapes.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). Its rapid harmonic rhythm, non-diatonic progressions, and complex substitutions demand sophisticated improvisational and comping skills.