Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fmaj7717.1%
Am37.3%
Bm737.3%
E737.3%
E7b1337.3%
Bm7b537.3%
Am/G#24.9%
Am7/G24.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)2
E7b13 -> AmResolution (Minor)2
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bm7 -> E7b13Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features a sophisticated minor line cliché (Am - Am/G# - Am7/G - F#m7b5), creating smooth chromatic descending inner-voice movement from the tonic.
  • Employs rapid parallel modulation from A minor to A major, followed by a series of chromatic ii-V-I sequences (Abm7-Db7-Gbmaj7 and Gm7-C7-Fmaj7).
  • Utilizes altered dominants (E7b13) and the bVI (Fmaj7) as pivot points to bridge distant tonal centers.

Improvisation Focus Navigating the descending chromatic line cliché using A Melodic Minor while tracking rapid, non-diatonic key shifts.

Difficulty Rating 4/5: The arrangement requires advanced command of voice leading and the ability to pivot through frequent, distant modulations.


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