Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm71022.2%
Fm7613.3%
F7b948.9%
C7#936.7%
Ebm736.7%
C7b936.7%
C7b9b1324.4%
Ebmaj724.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)4
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7#9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
F7#9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bbm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent iiø7-V7-i progressions (Gm7b5-C7b9-Fm7) firmly establish the F minor tonic.
  • Extensive use of highly altered dominant chords (C7#9, C7b9b13, G7#9, G7b9b13, F7b9) creates significant harmonic tension.
  • Frequent V/V-V-i movement (e.g., G7-C7-Fm7) extends dominant harmony, building greater anticipation before tonic resolution.
  • Secondary dominants like F7b9 (V/iv) resolving to Bbm7 add complexity and a recurring subdominant pull.

Improvisation Focus: The Altered Scale (7th mode of Melodic Minor) over the numerous altered dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced). The consistent application of varied altered and secondary dominants demands a sophisticated understanding of non-diatonic harmonic language.