Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7719.4%
C7719.4%
Bb7411.1%
Am7411.1%
Fmaj725.6%
Ab0725.6%
D725.6%
F625.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)7
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Standard ii-V-I progressions (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7) form the foundational structure.
  • Chromatic voice leading is employed with the Am7-Ab07-Gm7 sequence, where Ab07 provides tension.
  • Frequent secondary dominants (D7, E7) drive temporary modulations, notably the Bm7-E7-A6 tonicization of A.
  • A minor iiø-V7 (Am7b5-D7b9) resolution to the supertonic (Gm7) adds a sophisticated harmonic twist.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian scales and their altered variants over the numerous dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) – The rapid modulations, diminished chords, and altered dominants demand a sophisticated understanding of harmony.