Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm714.3%
F7510.2%
G748.2%
Bb736.1%
Ab736.1%
Cm/Eb24.1%
G7/D24.1%
C7/E24.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> CmResolution (Minor)3
Cm/Eb -> G7/DSetup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Gm7b5Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Gm7b5Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7b5 -> C7Setup (Minor Key)1
G7b9 -> CmResolution (Minor)1

  • Frequent modulations to the relative major (Eb) are common, often via ii-V-I progressions (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7).
  • The harmony employs secondary dominants and chromatic bass lines (G7/D, C7/E) to create tension and forward motion.
  • A prominent tritone substitution (A7#11) creates a distinctive Lydian Dominant sound before resolving to Ab6.
  • A concise backdoor ii-V-I progression (Bbm7-Eb7-Ab7) briefly modulates to the bVI major.

Improvisation Focus: C Harmonic Minor scale.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The blend of chromaticism, secondary dominants, and modulations requires solid harmonic awareness and adaptability.