Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb6514.3%
Cm7514.3%
Bb411.4%
A738.6%
Bbmaj738.6%
F738.6%
Em725.7%
Dm725.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
G7#9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The Em7-A7 progression introduces a deceptive ii-V (of D) often resolving back to Bb, creating a ‘backdoor’ dominant effect or momentary ambiguity.
  • A strong Dm7-G7-Cm7-F7 chain establishes a progression of secondary ii-Vs (V/ii-V/V, then ii-V) effectively navigating towards the tonic.
  • The Ebm6 chord provides modal interchange (bIVm6), adding a distinctive, introspective color before resolving to the tonic.
  • C7 functions as a secondary dominant (V/V), reinforcing the impending dominant F7 and the eventual resolution to Bb.

Improvisation Focus: Precise arpeggio outlining and navigating common ii-V cycles.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The tune features both standard ii-V-I progressions and some non-diatonic chords like Ebm6 and secondary dominants requiring attentive harmonic navigation.