Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7917.6%
F659.8%
Fmaj747.8%
Amaj747.8%
Fmaj7/A35.9%
Bb635.9%
B0735.9%
E735.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)3
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)3
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
Amaj7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Uses a foundational I - I/3 - IV - #IV°7 sequence where B°7 functions as a chromatic connector leading to the dominant C7.
  • Employs a secondary dominant chain (VI7 - II7 - V7) to drive resolution back to the tonic, showcasing classic circle-of-fifths movement.
  • Features a significant modulation to the chromatic mediant key of A Major (III), introducing a non-diatonic tonal center that shifts the harmonic brightness abruptly.

Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop scale (incorporating the chromatic b6 passing tone) to bridge the frequent II-V-I and secondary dominant transitions.

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). While much of the tune follows standard diatonic patterns, the sudden modulation to A major requires precise navigation of a distant tonal center.


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