Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm618.8%
Gm739.4%
D739.4%
Gm/F#26.2%
Gm/F26.2%
Gm/maj726.2%
C7/E26.2%
Eb726.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
D7 -> GmResolution (Minor)3
Gm/maj7 -> C7/ESetup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

  • The opening section features a prominent descending chromatic bass line over the tonic Gm harmony (Gm, Gm/F#, Gm/F), creating a classic minor line cliché.
  • The explicit inclusion of Gm/maj7 introduces a darker, modern minor sonority to the tonic, moving beyond a simple natural minor.
  • The harmony employs sequential ii-V-I progressions, such as Fm7-Bb7-Eb6 (ii-V-I in Eb), temporarily shifting tonal centers and adding significant harmonic movement.

Improvisation Focus: G Dorian mode.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). Requires navigating frequent temporary modulations and non-diatonic extensions beyond basic minor harmony.