Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7618.8%
Abmaj7515.6%
Eb7515.6%
Bb739.4%
Cm726.2%
Fm726.2%
Ebmaj713.1%
C7b1313.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)5
Eb7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
C7b13 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7/Bb -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)1

  • Utilizes a prominent V/ii (C7b13) to lead into the ii chord (Fm7).
  • Features a sophisticated backdoor progression: Bbm7 - A7#11 (a tritone substitution for V/bIV) resolving to Abmaj7.
  • Incorporates chromatic passing harmonies such as B7 after Cm7 and A07, creating tension and transient modulations.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant chord scales (e.g., Mixolydian b9b13, Lydian-dominant) over frequent harmonic shifts.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). Advanced due to frequent chromaticism, tritone substitutions, and transient modulations requiring precise harmonic awareness.