Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbm7917.0%
Eb7713.2%
Ab6611.3%
Cm759.4%
F759.4%
Ab0747.5%
Cm7b523.8%
F7b923.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)6
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)5
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)4
Cm7b5 -> F7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)2
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)2
C7b13 -> Fm6Resolution (Minor)1
Fm6 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Prominent use of extended iiø-V progressions, such as Cm7b5-F7b9 (iiø-V of ii) leading to Bbm7.
  • The C7b13 functions as a colorful secondary dominant (V/vi), creating tension before resolving to Fm.
  • The recurring Ab07 at the tonic position introduces an unusual, dissonant common-tone diminished or passing diminished sonority.
  • A classic V/V-V movement is employed with Bb7-Eb7, efficiently setting up the final return to the tonic.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales (e.g., Altered Scale for F7b9, C7b13) to capture the tension-release.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) Requires a strong understanding of navigating non-diatonic harmony, including altered dominant tensions and minor ii-V changes.