Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebm7715.2%
E748.7%
D748.7%
Fm748.7%
Bb748.7%
Gm736.5%
C736.5%
Gb736.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)4
Bb7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)4
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)3
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dbm7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C#7 -> F#m7Resolution (Minor)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The progression features a series of descending ii-V7 sequences moving in whole steps (Bm7-E7 to Am7-D7 to Gm7-C7), creating rapid tonal shifts without traditional resolution.
  • It anticipates “Coltrane Changes” by utilizing symmetrical root movement, specifically descending minor thirds and major seconds, to cycle through distant keys like Eb minor and B minor.
  • The structure bypasses a stable tonic, instead functioning as a continuous chain of dominant-functioning cells that require vertical harmonic awareness.

Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones and guide-tone lines through rapid descending ii-V sequences.

Difficulty Rating 5: The relentless tempo and constant modulation through non-diatonic keys demand advanced harmonic visualization and high-level technical facility.