Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7917.6%
Fmaj7815.7%
C7815.7%
Fm747.8%
D7b935.9%
Bb723.9%
Cm723.9%
F723.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)8
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Modal Borrowing: The ii-V (Fm7-Bb7) temporarily borrows from F minor or tonicizes Eb major, creating a significant departure from the F major key center before resolving back.
  • Secondary Dominant Function: Prominent use of D7b9 as a V7/ii, intensifying the drive towards the Gm7 (ii) chord within the prevailing F major harmony.
  • Chromatic Passing Diminished: The Ab07 chord functions as a striking chromatic passing diminished, adding tension and color between Am7 and Gm7 and requiring careful harmonic navigation.

Improvisation Focus: Arpeggio outlining to define chord changes and guide tones.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - The tune blends standard ii-V-I progressions with secondary dominants and a chromatic passing diminished chord, requiring careful harmonic awareness.