Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7 | 5 | 26.3% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Em7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| A7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Db7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7#11 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a “side-slipping” ii-V (Em7-A7) that resolves down a half-step to the diatonic ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7), creating chromatic tension.
- Sequential dominant cycling (Abm7-Db7 to Gm7-C7) utilizes the circle of fifths to navigate through temporary tonal centers before returning to the tonic.
- The use of Gb7 (IV7) serves as a blues-inflected subdominant transition into a standard iii-vi-ii-V turnaround (Fm7-Bb7-Ebm7-Ab7).
- The final resolution to Dbmaj7#11 defines the Lydian harmonic color characteristic of Silver’s sophisticated hard-bop style.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid ii-V-I cells and utilizing chord tone targeting to bridge non-diatonic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo allows for melodic development, but the frequent chromatic ii-V sequences require advanced ear training and harmonic agility.