Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7818.2%
Am7715.9%
Fmaj749.1%
D749.1%
C749.1%
Dm736.8%
G736.8%
Bb7#1124.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)4
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)4
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
Fmaj7 -> Bb7#11Setup (Major Key)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Bb7#11 chord introduces a Lydian Dominant sound, creating tension and functioning as a potential tritone substitution before a ii-V or tonicization.
  • The progression frequently utilizes ii-V sequences, notably Am7-D7 (V/ii) leading into Gm7-C7 (ii-V of F).
  • A significant modulation to Ab major is presented via the Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 ii-V-I, temporarily shifting the tonal center.
  • Secondary dominants, such as D7 (V/ii) and A7 (V/iii), are employed to tonicize intermediate chords and add harmonic momentum.

Improvisation Focus: Chord tone outlining and navigating multiple key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). Requires fluent command of ii-V progressions, altered dominant sounds, and adept navigation through significant modulations to distant keys.