Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm7620.0%
Ebmaj7310.0%
Gm7310.0%
Bb7310.0%
E0726.7%
Abm726.7%
Gb0726.7%
Db713.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)3
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Fm7/Bb -> Bb7#5Setup (Major Key)1
Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of chromatic passing diminished chords (E07, Gb07, A07) linking diatonic harmony.
  • The Abm7 - Db7 progression (ivm7 - bVII7) functions as a backdoor dominant, but resolves deceptively to Gm7.
  • Secondary dominant C7 (V7/ii) clearly sets up the Fm7 (ii) chord.
  • Incorporation of an altered dominant (Bb7#5) adds tension before the final resolution.

Improvisation Focus: Altered and Diminished scales.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). It features diatonic progressions enhanced by frequent chromatic diminished passing chords and secondary/altered dominants, requiring careful navigation.