Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fmaj7716.7%
Gm7511.9%
C7511.9%
B0749.5%
D737.1%
F637.1%
Bbm724.8%
Eb724.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)5
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Abmaj7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Prominent chromatic II-V-I sequences (e.g., Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7-Db7) create temporary modulations to distantly related keys, hinting at ‘Coltrane Changes’ aesthetics.
  • Regular use of secondary dominants (D7, D7b9) with both standard (D7b9-Gm7) and altered resolutions (D7-Bbmaj7).
  • The recurring B07 (B diminished 7) adds chromatic tension, often functioning as a passing or substitute dominant.

Improvisation Focus Altered Dominant Scales and arpeggios over temporary tonicizations.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced). The rapid chromatic modulations and varied dominant resolutions demand sophisticated harmonic awareness.