Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm71426.4%
F71222.6%
Bbmaj7611.3%
Gm735.7%
Ebmaj735.7%
Dm735.7%
Db0735.7%
B7#523.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)12
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)5
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)4
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions (Gm7-Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) establish and reinforce the Bb major tonality.
  • The Db07 chord functions as a chromatic diminished (bIIIdim7) leading into Cm7, adding tension and a sophisticated color.
  • A prominent B7#5 chord acts as a highly altered dominant or tritone substitute, creating a distinctive chromatic pull before resolving to Cm7 (ii).

Improvisation Focus Altered Dominant scales and chromatic embellishments.

Difficulty Rating 4. The presence of unique altered dominants and passing diminished chords requires a strong grasp of chromaticism and advanced harmonic substitutions.