Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fmaj7614.3%
Gm7511.9%
D7511.9%
C749.5%
Eb749.5%
G749.5%
Ab0724.8%
F7#524.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
F7#5 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7#5 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Ab07 following Fmaj7 creates a striking color, functioning as a passing diminished chord or a rootless D7b9 substitute leading to Gm7.
  • A sequence of Fmaj7 - F7#5 - Bbmaj7 - Eb7 showcases a secondary dominant to the IV chord, followed by a backdoor dominant or tritone substitution.
  • Descending chromaticism is prominent with the E7 - Eb7 - D7 dominant chain, generating tension before the Gm7 resolution.
  • The progression Am7b5 - D7b9 - G7 introduces a iiø-V7b9 leading to a temporary tonicization of C major or a pivot to the IV chord.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales (e.g., Altered Scale, Lydian Dominant) to address the various non-diatonic V7 chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 - The frequent use of altered dominants, passing diminished chords, and temporary modulations demands sophisticated harmonic understanding.