Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G7726.9%
C6623.1%
D7415.4%
Dm7311.5%
Fmaj713.8%
Bb713.8%
Am713.8%
Fm613.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features prominent use of D7 (II7) as a secondary dominant (V7/G), creating a strong dominant sound early in the progression.
  • Includes a “backdoor” dominant progression (Fmaj7 - Bb7 - C6), where Bb7 (bVII7) resolves to the tonic.
  • Utilizes a chromatic descending diminished chord: Em7 - Eb07 - Dm7, providing sophisticated voice leading to the ii chord.
  • Incorporates Fm6 (minor iv chord) borrowed from the parallel minor, adding a distinctive melancholic color.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating secondary dominants and chromatic passing tones.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). It combines fundamental II-V-I movements with jazz-specific elements like secondary dominants, backdoor dominants, borrowed chords, and chromatic diminished passing chords.