Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm/Eb915.5%
Fm6915.5%
Cm610.3%
Cm/G610.3%
Fm6/D35.2%
Fm6/Ab35.2%
G7b9/D35.2%
Ab723.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7b9/D -> CmResolution (Minor)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
G7b9 -> CmResolution (Minor)1
Gm7/D -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> CmResolution (Minor)1
Cm -> G7b9Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Employs a dark, minor-key “jungle style” tonality centered on C minor, utilizing i-iv6-V7 functional relationships.
  • Extensive use of inversions (Cm/Eb, Fm6/D, Cm/G) creates a linear, stepwise bass motion that drives the rhythmic “toodle-oo” feel.
  • The transition from Ab7 (bVI7) to G7b9 (V7) provides a classic dominant preparation with strong chromatic tension leading back to the tonic.

Improvisation Focus C Minor Blues Scale with an emphasis on plunger-mute vocalizations and “growl” techniques.

Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the harmonic progression is functionally straightforward minor, the stylistic requirement for precise rhythmic placement and timbral control over brass effects increases the difficulty.


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