Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D7b9412.1%
Am7b539.1%
Gm739.1%
Cm739.1%
C726.1%
F7b926.1%
Bbm726.1%
G7b926.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)3
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)2
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D7 -> Am7b5Resolution (Minor)1
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1

  • The frequent Am7b5-D7b9-Gm7 ii-V-i progression firmly establishes the G minor tonic.
  • Secondary ii-V progressions to both the relative major (Cm7-F7b9 to Bb) and the dominant (Em7b5-A7b9 to D minor) provide harmonic interest.
  • Chromatic alterations and dominant substitutions are prominent, exemplified by the Eb7 acting as a tritone substitution for A7 before resolving to D7.
  • The Bbm7-G7b9 progression introduces a sophisticated movement, functioning as a ii-V towards Cm (the minor v chord).

Improvisation Focus: G Harmonic Minor scale.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Intermediate-Advanced). The frequent modulations, secondary dominants, and chromatic substitutions require careful navigation beyond basic minor key harmony.