Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7714.0%
C7510.0%
Bbm748.0%
Eb748.0%
Fmaj748.0%
Am736.0%
D724.0%
Bm7b524.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)5
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)4
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

  • The Bbm7-Eb7 progression functions as a “backdoor” ii-V, resolving deceptively to Fmaj7.
  • Frequent use of non-diatonic ii-V cycles (e.g., Abm7-Db7) and secondary dominants (Am7-D7) shifting temporary tonal centers.
  • Sudden chromatic alterations, such as the appearance of Dmaj7 (bVImaj7), introduce striking harmonic contrast.

Improvisation Focus: Chord-Scale Approach outlining specific arpeggios and modes for each chord.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) due to the frequent, rapid modulations and non-diatonic progressions requiring precise melodic navigation.