Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm71116.4%
Bb71116.4%
Ebmaj71014.9%
C769.0%
C7b957.5%
Ab734.5%
Abmaj734.5%
Gm734.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)8
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)7
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)5
C7b9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)3
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
D7alt -> Gm7b5Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
Fm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7#9Setup (Major Key)1
C7#9 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent use of standard ii-V-I progressions (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7) establishing the tonic key.
  • Application of secondary dominants, notably C7 (V7/ii), to lead effectively to the Fm7 chord.
  • An extended cycle of dominant chords (G7b9-C7b9-F7-Bb7) generates significant harmonic momentum towards the tonic.
  • The non-diatonic A7 chord creates an interesting chromatic tension, resolving effectively to Fm7 via a descending major third movement.

Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales (e.g., Altered, Half-Whole Diminished) over V7 chords for tension and resolution.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The extended dominant chains and non-diatonic substitutions like the A7 chord require a solid grasp of advanced harmonic concepts.