Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am420.0%
Cm315.0%
Cm715.0%
F715.0%
Bbmaj715.0%
Bbm715.0%
Eb715.0%
Abmaj715.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1
Db7 -> Gbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • Initial prolonged Am (iii chord in F) followed by a stark shift to Cm (bVII minor), creating early harmonic ambiguity and modal interchange.
  • Features a series of rapid ii-V-I modulations descending by major thirds (Bb, Ab, Gb), demanding agile key center navigation.
  • A classic ii-V-I (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7) firmly re-establishes the F major tonic after complex modulations.
  • The E7#9 provides a strong blues-inflected, altered dominant, hinting at a potential V/iii or tritone substitution before further development.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating rapid, non-diatonic ii-V-I cycles across descending major third key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) The frequent, non-diatonic modulations and the use of altered dominants require a high level of harmonic sophistication and fluidity.