Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
A7612.8%
D748.5%
Am748.5%
F#/G36.4%
G36.4%
Bb1324.3%
Am924.3%
Gmaj924.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am9 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
E7/B -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
C#m7 -> F#7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features an intriguing chromatic dominant movement with A7 leading to Bb13, introducing unexpected color.
  • Employs standard ii-V-I progressions (Am9-D7 to G, Dm7-G7 to C) providing clear tonal centers.
  • Utilizes a bVII dominant (F9) resolving to the tonic (Gmaj7), adding a blues-inflected sound.
  • Incorporates a V/V (A7) leading to the dominant (D9), creating a familiar turnaround sequence.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian scale and its alterations to navigate the diverse dominant seventh chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4/5. The inclusion of chromatic dominants and non-diatonic resolutions demands a sophisticated understanding of harmony.