Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7520.0%
C7520.0%
Am7416.0%
D7312.0%
Fmaj728.0%
Bm7b528.0%
E728.0%
Bbmaj714.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)5
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)2
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7b5 -> D7Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions are employed to tonicize the subdominant (F major) and the relative minor (A minor).
  • Utilizes secondary dominants like Am7-D7 (V/V) to build tension and lead towards the dominant.
  • Features a sophisticated minor ii-V (Am7b5-D7) directly targeting the dominant (Gm7).
  • Incorporates Bbmaj7 (bVIImaj7), indicating modal interchange or a backdoor dominant function.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating diverse ii-V-I progressions and tonicizations.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The frequent tonicizations and secondary dominant movements require a solid understanding of chord-scale theory beyond simple diatonic improvisation.