Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm7820.5%
Bb7820.5%
Gm7410.3%
Ebmaj737.7%
C7b937.7%
Ab725.1%
C7b1325.1%
Gm7b525.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)8
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7b13Setup (Major Key)2
C7b13 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bb7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Frequent use of altered dominant chords (C7b13, C7b9, D7b9) creating tension and implying specific voice leading resolutions.
  • Clear tonicization of the iii minor chord (Gm7) via a iiø7-V7 progression (Am7b5-D7b9).
  • Repetitive ii-V movements (Fm7-Bb7) reinforce the Eb major key center, often preceded by secondary dominant functions (e.g., C7 to Fm7).

Improvisation Focus: Altered Dominant scales over V7 chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Intermediate-Advanced). The numerous altered dominant chords and secondary tonicizations require a solid grasp of complex harmonic substitution and modal application.