Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm71021.3%
F7714.9%
Dm748.5%
G748.5%
Db0724.3%
Dm7b524.3%
B0724.3%
Ebm724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)7
Dm7b5 -> G7Setup (Minor Key)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
Fm7 -> Bb7#9Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7#9 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fm7 -> Bb7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Em7 -> A7#9Setup (Major Key)1
A7#9 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent iiø7-V7-i progressions (e.g., Dm7b5-G7-Cm7) firmly establish and reinforce the C minor tonic key.
  • Utilization of diminished chords like Db07 (functioning as a chromatic passing chord or substitute dominant) and B07 (acting as a rootless G7b9).
  • The Ebm7-Ab7 progression introduces modal interchange, creating a ‘backdoor’ dominant feel or a ii-V from the parallel major before resolving.
  • A classic ii-V-I in the relative major (Fm7-Bb7#9-Ebmaj7) provides harmonic contrast and a temporary resolution point.

Improvisation Focus: C Harmonic Minor scale and its derived modes (e.g., G Phrygian Dominant for G7) for navigating minor ii-V-i resolutions and altered dominants.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The tune combines standard minor ii-V-i movements with chromatic diminished chords, altered dominants, and modal interchange, requiring harmonic agility.