Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm71425.9%
Gbmaj7611.1%
F7#947.4%
Ab/Bb35.6%
Ab23.7%
Ebm723.7%
Dbmaj723.7%
Bmaj723.7%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights:

  • The primary progression cycles between i minor (Bbm7) and bVI Major (Gbmaj7), establishing a clear minor tonality with a natural minor (Aeolian) character.
  • A strong V7#9 altered dominant (F7#9) resolves to the tonic minor (Bbm7), providing classic tension and release within the minor key.
  • The bVII Major chord (Ab) appears after the V7#9, creating a temporary modal interlude or delayed tonic resolution before returning to Bbm7.
  • A section features a i-iv-bIII progression (Bbm7-Ebm7-Dbmaj7), further reinforcing the natural minor mode through diatonic chord movement.

Improvisation Focus: Bb natural minor scale (Aeolian mode), with specific alterations for the F7#9 dominant.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - While rooted in a consistent minor key, the altered dominant and the bVII chord movement demand specific harmonic understanding.