Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm71525.0%
Bb7813.3%
Ebmaj7711.7%
Gm7610.0%
C735.0%
C7b935.0%
Fm23.3%
Fm/maj723.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)8
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Gm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)3
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Bb7 -> FmResolution (Minor)2
Bb7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Fm7 -> Bb7susSetup (Major Key)2
Bb7sus -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7#5Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bb7/Ab -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

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Harmonic Highlights

  • Diatonic stepwise motion (I–ii–iii–ii) in the A section creates a smooth, lyrical foundation in Eb major.
  • Frequent use of the V7/ii (C7 or C7b9) establishes a recurring tension-resolution cycle toward the supertonic (Fm7).
  • Minor tonicization via the Fm–Fm(maj7)–Fm7 line cliché introduces sophisticated internal chromatic voice leading within the subdominant area.
  • The Bb7sus chord delays dominant resolution, providing a modern, less directional approach to the final tonic arrival.

Improvisation Focus Melodic embellishment of guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to highlight the smooth voice leading between ii-V-I cells.

Difficulty Rating 2/5; the harmonic rhythm is steady and the changes rely on standard functional cycles, making it highly accessible for intermediate soloists.

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