Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7922.5%
Gm7615.0%
Bbmaj7512.5%
Fmaj7410.0%
Am737.5%
Ab0737.5%
Cm725.0%
F725.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)6
Fmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)3
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Strong reliance on ii-V-I progressions, particularly Gm7-C7, clearly establishing the tonic F major.
  • The Ab07 functions as a chromatic diminished chord, often resolving down a half-step to Gm7, providing a characteristic jazz color.
  • A brief tonicization of the subdominant (Bb major) is achieved through the Cm7-F7 (ii-V) progression.
  • Incorporates the secondary dominant G7 (V/C) to anticipate the C7, leading back to the primary ii-V-I in F.

Improvisation Focus: F Major scale and its diatonic modes, adapting to dominant 7th chords with Mixolydian.

Difficulty Rating: 2 (Beginner-Intermediate). The standard utilizes mostly diatonic harmony and common ii-V-I patterns, making it approachable for early jazz study.