Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
F7720.0%
G7617.1%
Cm7514.3%
Bbmaj725.7%
Dm725.7%
Fm725.7%
Bb725.7%
Eb725.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)5
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)4
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of bVIImaj7 (Bbmaj7) in C minor, often followed by F7 (V7/Bb), introducing a dorian or Mixolydian flavor.
  • A clear modulation to the relative major (Eb major) via a ii-V-I-IV progression (Fm7-Bb7-Eb7-Ab7).
  • Extended dominant preparation (D7-G7) prior to the Cm tonic creates significant tension and resolution.
  • The C7 chord functions as a secondary dominant (V7/F), leading into a chain of dominants and adding a strong bluesy drive.

Improvisation Focus: Dominant 7th scale applications and alterations.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) due to frequent modulations, non-diatonic chords, and extended dominant cycles requiring sophisticated harmonic navigation.