Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7819.0%
Dm7614.3%
F7614.3%
Bb6511.9%
G749.5%
Gm737.1%
Dm7b524.8%
Ebmaj712.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)6
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)4
Dm7b5 -> G7Setup (Minor Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Employs a classic I-III-VI-II-V-I progression in Bb (Bb6-Dm7-Gm7-Cm7-F7-Bb6), establishing a foundational diatonic movement.
  • Features a strong iiø7-V7-i tonicization of Gm7 (vi chord) via Am7b5-D7b9-Gm7, adding secondary dominant functionality.
  • Includes Dm7b5-G7, functioning as a iiø7-V7 progression leading to Cm7 (the ii chord), creating temporary harmonic pull.
  • Utilizes the non-diatonic Db7 chord, acting as a tritone substitution (bII7) or chromatic dominant, increasing tension before the subsequent Cm7-F7 (ii-V).

Improvisation Focus Navigating II-V-I changes, including secondary dominants and altered dominant scales.

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). The presence of secondary dominants, ii-V progressions to non-tonic chords, and chromaticism requires an understanding beyond basic diatonic harmony.