Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Fm71118.0%
Bb71016.4%
Gm7711.5%
Ebmaj746.6%
Eb646.6%
E0734.9%
Abmaj734.9%
C723.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)8
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Gm7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7b5 -> D7Setup (Minor Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7susSetup (Major Key)1

  • Prominent use of the Imaj7 - #Iø7 - ii7 progression (Ebmaj7 - Eø7 - Fm7), employing a chromatic passing half-diminished chord before the supertonic.
  • Frequent, clear ii-V-I movements (e.g., Fm7 - Bb7 - Ebmaj7) consistently establish and reinforce the Eb major key center.
  • Extended functional harmony demonstrated by a secondary ii-V progression (Gm7 - C7 - Fm7) leading to the supertonic.
  • Chromatic leading-tone approach to the mediant, seen with F#ø7 resolving to Gm7.

Improvisation Focus: Functional Harmony

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - The piece utilizes standard jazz harmonic devices but incorporates effective chromatic passing chords and secondary dominants that require understanding beyond basic diatonic harmony.