Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7515.2%
C7515.2%
Am7515.2%
D7b1326.1%
Fmaj726.1%
Cm713.0%
F713.0%
Bbmaj713.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)5
Am7 -> D7b13Setup (Major Key)2
D7b13 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent use of ii-V-I progressions in the subdominant (Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) and modal interchange via the bVII7 (Eb7) create a lush, Brazilian-influenced harmonic palette.
  • The “line cliché” sequence (Am, Amaug, Am6, Am7, Am/maj7) requires precise navigation of internal chromatic voice-leading of the 5th and 7th degrees.
  • Strategic use of the tritone substitute Bb7#11 to resolve into Am7 demonstrates sophisticated chromatic dominant movement and tension.

Improvisation Focus Targeting guide tones within internal chromatic line clichés to highlight shifting inner voices.

Difficulty Rating 3/5; the frequent secondary dominants and shifting internal voices require intermediate-level chord-scale knowledge and precise melodic voice-leading.


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