Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7621.4%
Gm7517.9%
Fmaj7310.7%
D7310.7%
F7/A27.1%
Bbmaj727.1%
B0727.1%
A727.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)4
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
F7/A -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The progression features a characteristic ‘Rhythm Changes’ A section, including the Fmaj7-F7/A-Bbmaj7-B07 movement, where B07 functions as G#dim7 leading to A7.
  • A robust cycle of dominant 7th chords (A7-D7-G7-C7) forms the bridge, rapidly modulating through V/ii, V/V, and V before returning to the ii-V of F.
  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 implied) consistently establish and reinforce the F major tonality throughout the form.

Improvisation Focus Bebop scales and arpeggios, particularly over the rapid dominant cycles in the bridge.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) – The fast tempo, extensive chord changes, and rapid dominant cycling demand exceptional harmonic awareness and technical agility.