Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fmaj7310.7%
Am27.1%
E727.1%
Emaj727.1%
E/C27.1%
Bbmaj7#1113.6%
Amaj713.6%
C#m913.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7 -> B7susSetup (Major Key)1
B7sus -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Non-functional chromatic shifts, such as the Am-E7-Fmaj7 progression, create distinctive side-stepping motions that defy typical dominant-tonic resolutions.
  • Frequent use of Major7#11 chords (Fmaj7, Bbmaj7#11) and altered dominants (Eb7#9) introduces rich Lydian and exotic altered colors.
  • Juxtaposition of strong functional ii-V-I progressions in E major with distant chromatic excursions (e.g., Bbmaj7#11, Eb7#9) defines its complex harmonic language.
  • Open, suspended voicings via slash chords (E/C, C/D, G/D) contribute to a floating, less dense harmonic texture.

Improvisation Focus The Melodic Minor Scale and its modes.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced). The blend of functional harmony with highly chromatic, non-functional movements demands sophisticated melodic and harmonic navigation.