Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7410.8%
E738.1%
Em7b538.1%
A738.1%
Cm7b538.1%
Eb725.4%
D725.4%
Dm7b525.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7b5 -> A7Setup (Minor Key)3
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
G7b9 -> Cm7b5Resolution (Minor)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cm7b5 -> F7Setup (Minor Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> F7susSetup (Major Key)1
F7sus -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Chromatic Dominant Exploration: Frequent use of tritone substitutions (Eb7 for A7) and secondary dominants (E7 to A) to propel harmonic motion, often chromatically.
  • Cascading ii-V Progressions: A rapid succession of ii-V progressions (e.g., Em7b5-A7, Dm7b5-G7b9) consistently shifts temporary tonal centers, often targeting minor keys.
  • Non-Diatonic Major 7ths: Integration of unexpected major 7th chords (Bbmaj7, Emaj7, Amaj7 in context) creates sophisticated color and remote modulations away from the D major key center.

Improvisation Focus: Chord tones and targeted arpeggios for navigating constant modulations.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The dense chromaticism and rapid shifts between multiple temporary key centers demand a deep harmonic understanding.