Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dbmaj7526.3%
Ebm7210.5%
Ab7210.5%
Em715.3%
A715.3%
Abm715.3%
Db715.3%
Gm715.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Dbmaj7 -> Gb7Setup (Major Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7#11Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Em7-A7 progression introduces a striking half-step modulation, functioning as a ii-V leading to D major, departing from the home key of Db.
  • Frequent non-diatonic ii-V cycles, such as Abm7-Db7 (to Gb) and Gm7-C7 (to F), create temporary tonicizations in distant keys.
  • Consistent return to Dbmaj7 grounds the harmony, often culminating in the modern, lyrical sound of a Dbmaj7#11 voicing.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating rapid, often non-diatonic ii-V progressions through precise chord tone targeting and appropriate scale shifts.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent and sometimes unexpected modulations demand a sophisticated harmonic ear and agility from improvisers.