Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7711.7%
Am758.3%
C7sus46.7%
C746.7%
Dm746.7%
Fmaj735.0%
Ab0735.0%
Em7b535.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7susSetup (Major Key)4
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)3
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)2
F7b9 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7susSetup (Major Key)2
G7b9 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Ab07 (bIIIø7) serves as a chromatic passing diminished chord, elegantly leading to the Gm7 (ii).
  • A brief tonicization of the mediant (Am7) is achieved through its secondary iiø7 chord, B07.
  • The progression Am7 -> Ab7 -> Dmaj7 presents a highly chromatic and unexpected resolution, moving from the diatonic iii to a bVI7 then to a non-functional VImaj7.
  • A clear modulation to the subdominant (Bbmaj7) is established via the classic ii-V-I progression of Cm7 - F7b9 - Bbmaj7.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating chromatic movements by precisely targeting chord tones and outlining secondary dominant/diminished functions.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) - The piece presents complex, non-functional harmonic movements and frequent modulations that require precise melodic navigation and a deep understanding of advanced jazz harmony.