Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebmaj7820.0%
Fm7512.5%
Ebm7410.0%
C737.5%
Bb737.5%
F7/Eb25.0%
Emaj7/Eb25.0%
Bb7alt12.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
Fm7 -> Bb7altSetup (Major Key)1
Bb7alt -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Abm7 -> Db7altSetup (Major Key)1
Db7alt -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of parallel minor (Ebm7) within an Eb major context, creating a somber yet fluid transition.
  • A distinctive modulation via Abm7-Db7alt to Gbmaj7, a ii-V-I in Gb major, abruptly shifting the tonal center a minor third up before returning.
  • Chromatic bass movement under sustained harmony (e.g., F7/Eb, Emaj7/Eb) generating unique voicings and extended harmonic colors.
  • Standard ii-V-I progressions are frequently embellished with altered dominant chords (e.g., Bb7alt, Db7alt), demanding specific scale choices.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the shifting key centers and employing appropriate altered scales over dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The frequent modulations and altered dominant voicings require a strong harmonic ear and mastery of various scales.