Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb7616.7%
Fm7513.9%
Ebmaj7411.1%
Cm738.3%
F738.3%
Bbm725.6%
Eb725.6%
Abmaj725.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)5
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Abmaj7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • The tune employs a ii-V-I progression (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7) that tonicizes the IV chord before returning to the tonic.
  • A distinctive Abmaj7 - Db7 - Ebmaj7 (IV - bVII7 - I) progression uses a non-diatonic Db7 chord as a backdoor dominant, adding rich harmonic color.
  • Frequent ii-V progressions target various diatonic functions, including the tonic (Fm7-Bb7) and the iii minor (Am7b5-D7b9 to Gm7), creating constant harmonic motion.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating ii-V progressions using chord-scale theory.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent, sometimes non-diatonic, chord changes and rapid harmonic rhythm demand attentive navigation.