Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7618.8%
C7618.8%
Fmaj7515.6%
Am7412.5%
D739.4%
Bbmaj726.2%
F726.2%
Bb626.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)4
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Predominant use of diatonic ii-V-I progressions in F major (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7).
  • Employs secondary dominants, notably D7 (V7/ii), to resolve to minor ii chords.
  • Features a brief tonicization of the subdominant (F7-Bbmaj7), adding a blues-tinged sound.
  • Includes a turnaround variant (G7-Gm7-C7) using a V/V before the ii-V-I progression.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian modes over dominant chords, emphasizing the F Major Blues scale for its characteristic sound.

Difficulty Rating: 2 (Beginner-Intermediate). The harmonic structure is foundational, primarily relying on diatonic harmony and common dominant extensions.