Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
E7615.0%
Bm7b5410.0%
Em7b5410.0%
A7b9410.0%
D737.5%
Am737.5%
F737.5%
Dm737.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
E7 -> Bm7b5Resolution (Minor)4
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)4
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)4
F#m7b5 -> B7Setup (Minor Key)2
A7b9 -> Em7b5Resolution (Minor)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
B7 -> F#m7b5Resolution (Minor)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Frequent minor ii-V-i progressions (Bm7b5-E7 to Am; Em7b5-A7b9 to Dm) establish a minor key center while facilitating temporary tonal shifts.
  • Deployment of altered dominants (e.g., A7b9) and tritone substitutions (e.g., Bb7, F7) introduces rich chromaticism and harmonic tension.
  • Secondary dominants (e.g., D7, B7) dynamically shift temporary key centers, creating intricate voice leading and reharmonization possibilities.

Improvisation Focus: Altered Scale (Super Locrian) for the various dominant 7th chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) - Requires navigating complex modulations, altered dominants, and non-diatonic chord substitutions.