Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj7/G28.3%
Abmaj7#11/G28.3%
Gbmaj7#1128.3%
Dmaj7#11/F#28.3%
Emaj7#11/G#28.3%
Dbmaj7/Ab28.3%
Bmaj7/Bb28.3%
G7sus28.3%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights

  • Predominant use of Maj7#11 chords (e.g., Abmaj7#11, Gbmaj7#11, Dmaj7#11), strongly suggesting a Lydian modal focus for individual chords rather than traditional diatonic functions.
  • Highly chromatic and non-functional root movement, traversing distant keys (C, Ab, Gb, D, E, B) without clear tonal centers, creating a rich, coloristic soundscape.
  • Frequent use of slash chords (e.g., Cmaj7/G, Abmaj7#11/G, Bmaj7/Bb) for specific bass lines or pedal tones, often maintaining a common bass note over changing harmony.
  • Interspersed dominant 7th chords (Bb7, F7, G7sus) provide moments of tension and potential resolution, but their context remains largely non-functional within the broader chromatic framework.

Improvisation Focus Lydian modes and their extensions are crucial for navigating the prevalent Maj7#11 sonorities.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) - The piece features complex, non-functional harmony, frequent modulations, and specific voicings requiring a sophisticated understanding of contemporary jazz theory.