Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7915.0%
Bbmaj7711.7%
G7610.0%
Gm758.3%
F746.7%
Ebmaj735.0%
D7b935.0%
Dm723.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)5
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
Cm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
D7#9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)1
F7b9 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> D7b13Setup (Major Key)1
D7b13 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7susSetup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The piece frequently uses a bIIImaj7 (Bbmaj7) to bVImaj7 (Ebmaj7) progression, establishing a lyrical, major-key leaning sound within the G minor context.
  • Prominent use of ii-V-i progressions, such as Dm7-G7-Cm7 and Cm7-F7b9-Bbmaj7, clearly outlining target chords.
  • Incorporation of altered dominants like D7#9 (V7 of Gm) and A7b9 (V7 of Dm) for added color and tension.
  • The Db7 tritone substitution for G7, providing a sophisticated harmonic twist before resolving to Cm7.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor scale and its various modes.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The rapid harmonic rhythm, frequent tonicizations, and altered dominant chords require a solid understanding of voice leading and advanced scale applications.