Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebmaj7718.9%
Bb7#5410.8%
Db7410.8%
C738.1%
F738.1%
Eb638.1%
Bb738.1%
D7#525.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebmaj7 -> Bb7#5Setup (Major Key)4
Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)4
D7#5 -> Gm7b5Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7b5 -> C7Setup (Minor Key)2
Abm6 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Db7 -> Abm6Resolution (Minor)1
Eb7 -> Abm6Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of altered dominants (e.g., Bb7#5, D7#5) creates significant harmonic tension.
  • Prominent backdoor dominant progressions (Db7 resolving to Ebmaj7/Eb6) add a distinctive flavor.
  • Temporary ii-V sequences (Gm7b5-C7) briefly tonicize F minor.
  • The progression from Ebmaj7 to Eb7, then to Abm6-Db7, introduces a minor iv chord and a strong subdominant pull.

Improvisation Focus: The Altered Scale (Super Locrian) for navigating the dominant 7#5 chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The blend of altered dominants, backdoor resolutions, and temporary modulations demands precise chord-scale application and harmonic awareness.