Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Abmaj7714.6%
Ebmaj748.3%
Fm748.3%
Bb748.3%
F736.2%
Ebmaj7/G24.2%
A7#1124.2%
Gm724.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> FmResolution (Minor)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Prominent use of tritone substitution, notably A7#11 (substituting Eb7 for V7/IV) and B7 (substituting F7 for V7/Bb).
    • Frequent secondary dominants (e.g., C7 to Fm, F7 to Bb) create strong temporary harmonic pulls away from the tonic.
    • Incorporation of non-diatonic chords like Bbm7 (iv minor) for color, and Gm7b5 functioning as viiø7/IV.
  • Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales (Altered, Lydian Dominant) and precise arpeggio outlining for the frequent non-diatonic and substituted dominant chords.

  • Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The dense progression features numerous tritone substitutions, secondary dominants, and non-diatonic chords, demanding sophisticated harmonic navigation.