Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm315.8%
Em7b5315.8%
A7b9315.8%
Dm/maj7/C#15.3%
Dm7/C15.3%
Bm7b515.3%
E715.3%
A7#515.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)3
A7b9 -> DmResolution (Minor)2
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The consistent minor ii-V-i progression (Em7b5-A7b9) anchors the D minor tonality.
  • A poignant descending chromatic bass line (Dm, Dm/maj7/C#, Dm7/C) provides a signature melancholic sound.
  • An extended sequence of secondary dominants (D9-G13-C9-F13) creates a rapid, cyclical modulation leading to Bbmaj7.
  • Frequent use of altered dominants (A7b9, A7#5) injects rich chromatic tension and resolution.

Improvisation Focus: Altered Scale application over the numerous dominant 7th chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The rapid, cyclical modulations and frequent altered dominants demand sophisticated harmonic understanding.