Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebmaj7821.1%
Fm7513.2%
Bb7513.2%
Bbm737.9%
Eb737.9%
Abmaj737.9%
E0725.3%
A0725.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)5
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Utilizes Eø7 and Aø7 as chromatic leading-tone chords, building tension before resolving to Fm7 (ii) and Bbm7 (ii of IV) respectively.
    • Features a clear modulation to the subdominant, with a strong Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 (ii-V-I in Ab) progression.
    • Employs a sophisticated descending bass line in the Abmaj7 - Abmaj7/G - Fm7 passage, demonstrating refined voice leading.
  • Improvisation Focus: Navigating ii-V-I progressions in both Eb and Ab major, emphasizing strong voice leading over chord changes.

  • Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) – Requires comfortable navigation of modulations, chromatic approach chords, and non-diatonic relationships beyond basic diatonic vocabulary.