Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7b5820.0%
F7b9615.0%
Am7b5410.0%
D7b9410.0%
Gm7b5410.0%
C7b9410.0%
Bb7#5#9410.0%
Fm925.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7b5 -> F7b9Setup (Minor Key)6
F7b9 -> Cm7b5Resolution (Minor)5
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)4
D7b9 -> Gm7b5Resolution (Minor)4
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)4
Bb7#5#9 -> Fm9Resolution (Minor)2

  • Employs consecutive iiø7-V7b9 progressions (e.g., Am7b5-D7b9, Gm7b5-C7b9) often implying brief minor key centers or extended dominant functions.
  • Features highly altered dominant chords like Bb7#5#9 and Bb13b9, introducing significant chromaticism and tension.
  • Exhibits a characteristic Monkian interplay between F major and F minor tonalities, notably with the frequent appearance of Fm9.
  • Utilizes repetitive iiø7-V7b9 figures (Cm7b5-F7b9) for rhythmic and harmonic emphasis, often functioning as extended turnarounds.

Improvisation Focus: The Altered Scale (Super Locrian) is crucial for navigating the numerous altered dominant 7b9 chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The consistent use of complex altered dominants and shifting minor implications requires sophisticated harmonic understanding.