Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7918.4%
Bb6510.2%
Dm748.2%
F748.2%
Gm48.2%
D736.1%
Bbmaj724.1%
B7#1124.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7b5 -> D7#9Setup (Minor Key)1
Cm7 -> F7altSetup (Major Key)1
D7/F# -> GmResolution (Minor)1
Gm -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> GmResolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> G7b9Setup (Major Key)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Prominent use of chromatic passing dominants, exemplified by the B7#11 functioning as an altered dominant leading to Bbmaj7.
    • Intriguing modal interchange with the Ebm7 (iv minor or ii of bIII) within the Cm7-Dm7-Ebm7-Dm7 progression, creating a sophisticated chromatic passing effect.
    • Extensive application of secondary dominants and minor ii-V-i cadences, such as D7 to Gm7 and Am7b5-D7#9 to Gm, expanding harmonic motion.
  • Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales (e.g., Mixolydian b9b13, Altered Scale) over the numerous V7 and secondary dominant chords.

  • Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). The frequent use of altered dominants, chromatic passing chords, and rapid harmonic changes requires a high level of harmonic sophistication.