Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7325.0%
G7b9216.7%
Bm718.3%
Bbm718.3%
Eb718.3%
Abmaj718.3%
Dbmaj7#1118.3%
Bb718.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> G7b9Setup (Major Key)2
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Employs a persistent minor iโ€“V movement (Cm7 to G7b9) that establishes a somber C minor tonality despite the Eb major key center.
  • Utilizes a chromatic parallel descent (Cm7โ€“Bm7โ€“Bbm7) to bridge the relative minor tonality to the subdominant Ab major section.
  • Features a Dbmaj7#11 acting as a bVII modal interchange chord, providing a Lydian flavor before resolving to the tonic Eb6 via the primary dominant.
  • Navigates frequent minor iiโ€“Vโ€“i sequences, requiring precise management of altered dominant tensions like the b9 and b13.

Improvisation Focus C Harmonic Minor over the G7b9 to emphasize the dark, tension-heavy resolutions within the minor cadences.

Difficulty Rating 3/5: Requires the ability to fluidly shift between relative minor and major centers while navigating chromatic passing chords.


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