Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7211.1%
Am7b515.6%
D7b915.6%
Gm715.6%
C715.6%
Bmaj715.6%
Cm7b515.6%
F715.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7b5 -> F7Setup (Minor Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7b5 -> Ab7Setup (Minor Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Rapid sequential ii-V progressions modulating through distant key centers including Bb, A, and Db major.
  • Utilization of minor ii-V (Am7b5-D7b9) to establish a Gm tonality before shifting abruptly to major-key resolutions.
  • Strategic use of non-functional chromaticism and tritone substitutions (B7#11 to Bbmaj7) to connect disparate tonal centers.

Improvisation Focus Continuous modulation navigation using guide tones to bridge shifting ii-V-I cells.

Difficulty Rating 4/5; the rapid-fire modulations every two beats demand advanced harmonic fluency and the ability to transpose melodic ideas instantly.


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