Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebm7617.1%
Dbmaj7411.4%
Bb7411.4%
Ab7411.4%
Fm738.6%
Gb7#1125.7%
F7b925.7%
Bbm725.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bb7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)4
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)4
Dbmaj7 -> Gb7#11Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Db7#5 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Ebm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Prominent use of secondary dominants (e.g., F7b9 leading to Bbm7 via Bb7) to tonicize diatonic chords, expanding beyond simple ii-V-I.
  • The Gb7#11 (IV7#11) chord injects a sophisticated Lydian dominant color, delaying direct resolution to the tonic.
  • Features a brief tonicization of Fm (iii minor) through a ii-V progression (Gm7-C7), characteristic of its complex bridge sections.

Improvisation Focus Navigating ii-V-I changes across multiple temporary key centers, especially incorporating altered scales on dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent modulations and altered dominant chords require a sophisticated understanding of melodic and harmonic substitutions.