Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F720.0%
C7617.1%
C7#525.7%
Dm25.7%
A25.7%
Gm725.7%
Cm725.7%
F725.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7b9 -> DmResolution (Minor)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1

  • The progression Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm establishes a strong, characteristic tonicization of the relative minor, Dm.
  • The use of C7#5 adds a colorful, altered dominant quality, expanding the basic I-V progression in F major.
  • An abrupt, brief tonicization of A major via an E7-A movement creates an unexpected harmonic twist before returning to F-related harmony.
  • A clear ii-V-I progression to Bb major (Cm7, F7, Bb) introduces a modulation to the subdominant.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic flexibility to outline altered dominants and adapt to shifting key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The unexpected modulations and frequent use of altered dominants require a strong command of harmonic substitutions and scale choices beyond basic diatonic playing.