Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7511.6%
F7511.6%
Cm7511.6%
C7#5#949.3%
Eb7sus24.7%
Eb7b924.7%
Ab0724.7%
Abmaj724.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7susSetup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7b5 -> C7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b13 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7b5 -> F7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dbm7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features frequent use of altered dominant chords like Eb7b9, C7#5#9, C7b13, and F7b9, adding significant harmonic tension.
  • Includes a strong secondary dominant chain (C7#5#9 - F7 - Bbm7), creating a V/V of the ii-chord.
  • Tonicizes the vi minor chord (Fm) via a clear minor ii-V-i progression (Gm7b5-C7b13-Fm7).
  • Employs an unusual Ab07 chord, likely functioning as a chromatic passing diminished for tension or reharmonization.

Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales (e.g., Super Locrian, Phrygian Dominant) over the numerous dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The rapid chord changes, extensive alterations, and transient modulations demand a sophisticated harmonic understanding.