Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Bbm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Gm7b5 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Cm11 | 2 | 5.7% |
| F9 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features frequent minor ii-V-i movements (Gm7b5 – C7#9 – Fm7), which reinforce the F minor tonality against the relative Ab major.
- A “backdoor” chromatic resolution occurs through the Gb7 to Abmaj7 movement, acting as a subV/V or bVII7 to return to the tonic major.
- Secondary dominants such as F9 (V/ii) and Bb7 (V/V) create functional momentum toward the Bbm7 and Eb7 chords, respectively.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor to navigate the bridge between the F minor tonic and the altered dominant tensions (C7#9/b9).
Difficulty Rating 3/5; the piece requires fluid transitions between parallel major and minor centers and precise timing over secondary dominants.