Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Abmaj7617.1%
Bbm7514.3%
Fm7411.4%
Gm7b538.6%
C7#925.7%
Cm1125.7%
F925.7%
Gb725.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7b5 -> C7#9Setup (Minor Key)2
C7#9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7susSetup (Major Key)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:
    • Prominent use of iiø-V7-i progressions (Gm7b5-C7#9/b9-Fm7) firmly establish the F minor key center.
    • Frequent tonicization of Abmaj7 (bIII), including a clear Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 ii-V-I progression in Ab major.
    • A notable Bbm7-Gb7 movement where Gb7 (bII7, tritone substitute for C7) resolves deceptively to Abmaj7, creating chromatic interest.
  • Improvisation Focus: F Aeolian/Dorian scale with judicious use of altered dominant scales over C7 chords.
  • Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) – While the core is minor ii-V-i, the modulations to bIII and chromatic dominant resolutions add complexity beyond beginner level.