Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F/Db414.8%
Dm727.4%
Bmaj7/F27.4%
G7sus27.4%
G7alt27.4%
Dbmaj713.7%
Eb/Db13.7%
Amaj7/Eb13.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7sus -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7altSetup (Major Key)1
F7sus -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Utilizes non-functional polychordal structures and triads over pedals (Eb/Db, F/Db) to create shifting modal colors above static roots.
  • Features symmetrical tritone displacements (Amaj7/Eb, Bbmaj7/E) that force bitonal improvisation and obscure traditional diatonic function.
  • Employs “floating” harmony by avoiding standard ii-V-I cadences in favor of unresolved suspended dominants (G7sus, F7sus).
  • Uses chromatic root movement and major 7th structures (Gbmaj7 to Ebmaj7) to navigate outside the nominal F major key center.

Improvisation Focus The Lydian scale and its variations (Lydian #5/Lydian Dominant) to navigate the non-functional slash chords.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) — The composition lacks predictable functional cycles and relies on complex, rapidly shifting slash chords that require master-level vertical and linear awareness.