Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7928.1%
G7b9515.6%
Dm7b5412.5%
F7412.5%
Eb639.4%
Eb6/G26.2%
Bb726.2%
F#0713.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)4
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)4
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)3
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent minor ii-V-i progressions (Dm7b5 - G7b9 - Cm7) establish the C minor tonality.
  • Brief tonicization of the relative major (Eb) via F7 - Bb7 - Eb6, showcasing a common minor key harmonic device.
  • The F#07 functions as a passing diminished chord, providing chromatic tension before resolving to Eb6/G.
  • Frequent use of Eb6 (bIII) and its inversion Eb6/G provides stable, melancholic resting points outside of the tonic.

Improvisation Focus: C Harmonic Minor scale (C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, B).

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The chart combines standard minor ii-V-i with secondary dominants and diminished chords, requiring a good understanding of minor key harmony.