Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7312.5%
Cm7312.5%
F7312.5%
Ebmaj728.3%
Ebm628.3%
Db0728.3%
Bb628.3%
Am714.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Ebmaj7 - Ebm6 progression provides a distinctive IVmaj7 - iv6 melancholic color, often preceding a tonic or other diatonic chord.
  • A Dm7 - Db07 - Cm7 sequence employs a descending chromatic diminished chord (Db07) as a passing or common-tone device, connecting the iii and ii chords.
  • An extended II-V chain (Am7-D7, Dm7-G7, Gm7-C7) creates significant harmonic momentum by navigating through multiple temporary tonal centers.
  • The Bb7 acting as a V7/IV leads strongly to the subdominant Ebmaj7, a common dominant extension.

Improvisation Focus: Effective use of chord-scale theory to outline the frequent II-V progressions and chromatic diminished chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4/5 This standard features a fast harmonic rhythm, numerous secondary II-V progressions, and chromatic diminished chords, requiring a strong command of jazz vocabulary.