Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7712.7%
C7610.9%
Dm759.1%
G759.1%
Fmaj747.3%
Ebm747.3%
Ab747.3%
Fm723.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)6
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)5
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)4
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)3
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Ab7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)2
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbm6 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of ii-V-I progressions, often tonicizing the dominant (Fmaj7) and subdominant (Ebmaj7) of Bb.
  • Striking chromatic modulation via Ebm7-Ab7 to Dbmaj7 (bIII of Bb), moving from the IV to the bIII via whole-step descending ii-V-I.
  • Repeating Dm7-G7 sections suggest an extended secondary dominant function (ii-V to C) or an iterative turnaround, creating sustained tension.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating complex modulations by accurately outlining each chord’s arpeggio and associated mode.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent and distant modulations, particularly to Db major, require a strong grasp of harmonic function and chromatic navigation beyond diatonic comfort.