Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7820.0%
Am7512.5%
Eb7#11410.0%
Dm7410.0%
C737.5%
Fmaj725.0%
D725.0%
D7b1325.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)3
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7b13 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features pervasive minor ii-V-i progressions, notably Em7b5-A7b9-Dm7 leading to D minor.
  • Employs altered dominants (D7b13) and modal interchange chords like Eb7#11 (bVI7#11), functioning as a Lydian Dominant.
  • Exhibits temporary tonicization, as seen in the Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 sequence, implying a brief shift to F major.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor Scale and its derived modes (e.g., Altered Scale, Lydian Dominant).

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). Navigating minor ii-V-i progressions, altered dominants, and temporary modulations requires a strong grasp of specific scales and harmonic functions.