Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj71119.3%
Am71119.3%
Dm747.0%
G747.0%
Em735.3%
Bm7b535.3%
E7b935.3%
Fmaj735.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)3
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)3
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Em7 -> B7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Cmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
Am7/G -> D7/F#Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Employs iii7 - V7/iii (Em7 - B7b9) for temporary tonicization of the mediant minor, a common Jobim harmonic device.
  • Features a strong ii-V-i progression in the relative minor (Bm7b5 - E7b9 - Am7), creating a distinct minor key section.
  • Incorporates unexpected chromaticism with the descending Abm7 - Gm7 sequence, adding sophisticated harmonic color and tension.

Improvisation Focus: Mastery of chord-scale relationships for ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominants, including altered dominant scales.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent harmonic shifts, minor ii-V-i’s, and chromatic passing chords require a solid grasp of jazz harmony.