Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G6614.0%
D7614.0%
Eb749.3%
Fm749.3%
Bb749.3%
Eb649.3%
Cm749.3%
Am737.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)4
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent secondary dominants like D7 (V/V) and E7b9 (V/Am) introduce chromaticism and temporary tonicizations beyond the C minor diatonicism.
  • A clear ii-V-I modulation to the relative major (Eb major) via Fm7-Bb7-Eb6 provides a major-key resolution before returning to the minor tonic.
  • The use of G6 as the V chord and Eb7 (bIII7) introduces harmonic ambiguity, hinting at blues elements or tritone substitutions within the progression.

Improvisation Focus Arpeggios outlining the prevailing chords and their extensions.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent secondary dominants, clear relative major modulation, and altered dominant chords demand flexible harmonic awareness and diverse improvisational strategies.