Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em | 9 | 52.9% |
| C7#11 | 5 | 29.4% |
| F7#11 | 2 | 11.8% |
| B7#9 | 1 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#9 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Prominent use of C7#11 (bVI7#11) functioning as a non-functional dominant, returning directly to Em and imparting a Lydian Dominant color without traditional resolution.
- The F7#11 (bII7#11) chord acts as a Neapolitan-related dominant, creating further harmonic tension and contributing to the piece’s characteristic mysterious sound.
- Traditional dominant function is primarily provided by B7#9 (V7#9), which employs a #9 alteration for a blues-inflected, strong resolution to Em.
- The harmony largely avoids conventional ii-V-i progressions, favoring direct returns to Em from non-functional dominant chords, establishing a distinctive modal-minor character.
Improvisation Focus: E Minor Blues Scale
Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The non-functional dominants and altered V7 require a nuanced harmonic approach beyond simple diatonic improvisation.