Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm748.7%
Eb736.5%
Gm736.5%
Fmaj724.3%
Bbm724.3%
Dm7b524.3%
Bb7#1124.3%
Amaj724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
C#m7 -> F#7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
A7#5 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of Lydian Dominant (#11) chords (e.g., Bb7#11, Eb7#11), creating an open, modern dominant sound.
  • Abrupt modulations to distantly related keys, often via chromatic mediant relationships or tritone substitutions (e.g., Amaj7, Dmaj7, Dbmaj7).
  • Interplay of functional ii-V progressions (Cm7-F7) with extensive modal interchange and borrowed chords (Bbm7-Eb7).

Improvisation Focus: Chord-scale theory adaptation.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) โ€“ The composition features rapid, non-diatonic harmonic shifts requiring sophisticated ear training and scale application.