Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7920.5%
Abmaj7715.9%
Eb7b949.1%
F749.1%
Cm7b524.5%
Ebm724.5%
Ab724.5%
Dbmaj724.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7b9Setup (Major Key)4
Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)4
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)3
Cm7b5 -> F7Setup (Minor Key)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dbmaj7 -> Gb7#11Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Prominent use of classic ii-V-I progressions in Ab major, establishing the core tonality.
  • Modulation to the subdominant (Db major) via Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7, expanding harmonic movement.
  • Characteristic Bebop bVII7 chord (Gb7#11) resolving to the tonic (Abmaj7), adding unique color.
  • Frequent application of secondary dominants (e.g., F7b9 as V/ii, Bb7#11 as V/V), creating strong forward motion.

Improvisation Focus Altered Dominant Scale

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced). The frequent altered dominant chords and the bVII7 resolution demand sophisticated scale choices and harmonic understanding.