Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7717.1%
Gm7614.6%
Fmaj7512.2%
Am737.3%
Bb724.9%
D7#924.9%
Dm24.9%
Dm724.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)6
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7#9Setup (Major Key)2
D7#9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Fmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
A7b9 -> DmResolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

  • Standard ii-V-I progressions in F major (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7) form the harmonic foundation.
  • Tonicization of the relative minor through Em7b5-A7b9-Dm (ii-V-i) introduces a common tonal shift.
  • Secondary dominant function is evidenced by D7#9 (V/ii), adding chromatic tension.
  • The Bb7 chord offers a characteristic bluesy flavor, potentially functioning as a backdoor dominant or modal interchange.

Improvisation Focus: Chord tone outlining and navigating ii-V-I changes.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). Requires navigating standard ii-V-I progressions in major and minor, alongside secondary and altered dominant functions.