Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F#m1418.7%
G#7912.0%
C#7#579.3%
C#756.7%
Bm745.3%
Dmaj734.0%
D9#1134.0%
D7#934.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C#7#5 -> F#mResolution (Minor)7
G#m7b5 -> C#7Setup (Minor Key)3
C#7 -> F#mResolution (Minor)3
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)2
C#7#9 -> F#mResolution (Minor)1
B7 -> F#m7Resolution (Minor)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)1
C#7#5#9 -> F#mResolution (Minor)1

  • Frequent use of Dmaj7 (bVImaj7) provides modal color, often initiating altered dominant cycles or leading to V/V.
  • Intense chromaticism through altered dominants like G#7#5#9 and C#7#5, showcasing complex tension-release within F# minor.
  • Incorporates advanced substitutions such as D9#11/D7#9 (bVI alt. dominant) and Eb13 (tritone substitution for A7), adding modern jazz complexity.
  • A clear iiø7-V7-i cadence (G#m7b5-C#7-F#m) grounds the harmonic adventurousness.

Improvisation Focus: Altered Scale (Super Locrian) over the numerous dominant 7th chords.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) This standard requires fluent navigation of numerous altered dominant scales and complex, non-diatonic chord changes.