Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm71129.7%
C7718.9%
Bb7513.5%
Eb6410.8%
Ebmaj725.4%
G725.4%
Gm725.4%
Gb0712.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)5
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)5
Fm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent secondary dominants (G7 as V7/vi, C7 as V7/ii) propel the progression, creating a driving cycle of I - V7/vi - V7/ii - ii - V - I.
  • The Gb07 chord functions as a chromatic passing diminished (e.g., bVIIdim7 of Fm7 or tritone sub for C7), adding tension and color.
  • Clear ii-V-I progressions (Fm7-Bb7-Eb) are fundamental to establishing and reinforcing the tonic.

Improvisation Focus: Targeting chord tones over secondary dominants and ii-V-I progressions.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The active harmonic rhythm with multiple secondary dominants and the chromatic diminished chord demands a solid grasp of functional harmony and specific scale choices.