Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7412.1%
Eb7412.1%
Bb7412.1%
Fm739.1%
Gm/maj726.1%
Gm726.1%
Cm/maj726.1%
A7alt26.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bb7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
Eb7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm6Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The prominent use of minor/major 7th chords (Gm/maj7, Cm/maj7) on expected minor functions (iii, vi) creates a distinctive melancholic atmosphere.
  • Advanced chromaticism is evident with A7alt, indicating an altered dominant or tritone substitution, leading to D7 (V of G minor).
  • A clear ii-V-I in the key (Fm7-Bb7) is followed by a strong temporary tonicization of the subdominant (Ab) through a Bbm7-Eb7-Eb9 progression.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor scale and its derived modes (e.g., Altered Scale for dominants, Dorian b2) are crucial.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The sophisticated minor/major 7th voicings, altered dominants, and brief modulations demand a solid grasp of advanced jazz harmony.