Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ab7313.0%
Db07313.0%
Db6313.0%
Fm7b528.7%
Bb7b928.7%
Ebm728.7%
Fmaj728.7%
Dbmaj714.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
Bb7b9 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7b5 -> C7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b13 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Abm7b5 -> Db7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
Db7b13 -> GbmResolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-I cycles, often tonicizing secondary key areas (e.g., iiø7/ii - V7/ii leading to ii-V-I in Db major).
  • Strategic use of altered dominant chords (Bb7b9, C7b13, Db7b13) for heightened tension and chromatic voice leading.
  • Employs passing diminished chords (Db07) and abrupt modulations (e.g., to F major via Gm7b5-C7b13) to create harmonic interest.
  • Features a notable iiø7-V7-i progression (Abm7b5-Db7b13-Gbm) that resolves to a minor tonic.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the rapid chord changes and altered dominants necessitates a strong command of chord scales and sophisticated voice leading.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The tune demands mastery of multiple key centers, altered scales, and navigating complex modulations.