Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
A7b9826.7%
Dm7826.7%
Gm7413.3%
E726.7%
A7b1326.7%
D7b1326.7%
Em7b513.3%
A7#913.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)7
Dm7 -> A7b9Setup (Major Key)2
Em7b5 -> A7#9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7#9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
D7b13 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
A7b9 -> DmResolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-i progressions in D minor, often featuring complex altered dominant extensions (b9, #9, b13).
  • Strategic use of secondary dominants, notably E7/E7#9 (V/V), creating strong pulls to the A7 dominant.
  • The D7b13 functions as a potent V/ii, driving the harmony from the implied tonic towards the subdominant (Gm7).

Improvisation Focus: Altered Scale (Super Locrian) for navigating dominant chord tensions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The rapid tempo, numerous altered dominants, and quick harmonic rhythm require sophisticated melodic and harmonic vocabulary.