Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7912.5%
C7912.5%
Cm768.3%
G768.3%
Ab756.9%
F7#545.6%
Fm745.6%
Bb745.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)9
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)4
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)4
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
Cm7 -> F7#5Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Ebm6Resolution (Minor)2
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Ebm6 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of the vi-V/V (Gm7-C7) progression, creating a strong pull towards F major before resolving to Bb.
  • The primary ii-V in Bb (Cm7-F7) is frequently altered with F7#5, introducing heightened dominant tension.
  • A significant chromatic shift occurs with the descending ii-V chain: Fm7-Bb7 (ii-V of Eb) followed by Ebm7-Ab7 (ii-V of Db), exploring flat-side keys.
  • Secondary dominants (G7) are employed to create further harmonic movement and lead to various temporary tonics.

Improvisation Focus: Targeting chord tones and guide tones through the numerous ii-V progressions and modulations.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Intermediate-Advanced). The frequent chromatic modulations and altered dominant chords require a strong understanding of changing key centers.