Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7815.1%
Bbmaj7611.3%
D7b1359.4%
Cm747.5%
A7#947.5%
Em7b547.5%
Bb735.7%
Ab735.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
D7b13 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)5
Am7b5 -> D7b13Setup (Minor Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
A7#9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions to G minor (Am7b5-D7b13-Gm7) emphasize the relative minor, featuring a b13 extension on the dominant.
  • Tonicization of the subdominant Ebmaj7 via a ii-V (Fm7-Bb7) temporarily expands the harmonic landscape beyond the tonic.
  • A chromatic dominant (A7#9) leading into a bVII7 (Ab7) creates an unexpected harmonic color and brief departure from diatonicism.

Improvisation Focus: Applying altered dominant scales and arpeggios over V7 chords while accurately tracking temporary tonicizations.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The frequent modulations, chromatic dominants, and altered chord extensions demand a strong command of harmonic analysis and corresponding scale choices.