Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm616.2%
Ab7616.2%
G7b9410.8%
Am7b538.1%
G738.1%
G7/D25.4%
Cm/Eb25.4%
Cm725.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7b9 -> CmResolution (Minor)4
Cm -> G7/DSetup (Major Key)2
G7/D -> Cm/EbResolution (Minor)2
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> CmResolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent use of the secondary dominant D7 (V7/V) to strengthen the approach to the dominant G7.
  • A clear tonicization of the relative major, Ebmaj7, through a standard ii-V-I progression (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7).
  • Intriguing chromatic dominant movements, such as the Ab7 (bVI7) functioning as a tension-building passing chord between G7 and G7b9.
  • Incorporation of the characteristic minor iiø7-V7b9-i progression (Dm7b5-G7b9-Cm) as a primary cadential device.

Improvisation Focus C Harmonic Minor Scale

Difficulty Rating 4/5. It requires navigating complex chromaticism, secondary dominants, and tonicization of multiple key centers.