Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb7513.9%
Abmaj7411.1%
Eb638.3%
Eb738.3%
Ebmaj738.3%
C738.3%
Fm738.3%
Bbm725.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Abmaj7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Frequent use of II-V-I progressions in both the tonic (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7) and subdominant (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7) keys.
  • Incorporation of a backdoor dominant via tritone substitution (Db7 resolving to Ebmaj7).
  • Secondary dominant function is evident with C7b9 leading to Fm7 (V7/ii to ii).
  • The A07 (fully diminished) chord acts as a common tone diminished, sharing Eb with the target tonic, creating a subtle chromatic resolution.

Improvisation Focus: Arpeggios and Chord Tones.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). Features standard II-V-I progressions, but includes tritone substitutions and a common tone diminished chord, requiring moderate harmonic understanding.