Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dbmaj7/Ab511.9%
Gbmaj749.5%
Ab1349.5%
Dbmaj737.1%
G9b524.8%
Bbm724.8%
Ebm7/Ab24.8%
Ebm7b524.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> FmResolution (Minor)1
Dbmaj7/Ab -> Ab7susSetup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions establishing and returning to the Db major tonic, balanced by a sophisticated ii-V-i in F minor (iii minor).
  • Prominent use of non-diatonic dominant chords (G9b5, G7b5), often functioning as tritone substitutions to create tension and chromatic interest.
  • The introduction of Gbmaj7 (bIVmaj7) provides a characteristic momentary Lydian color, enriching the harmonic palette beyond typical diatonicism.

Improvisation Focus: The Altered Scale (Super Locrian) applied to dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The frequent altered dominants and sophisticated harmonic movement demand precise theoretical understanding and melodic navigation.