Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7814.0%
D7814.0%
Gmaj7712.3%
Bm7712.3%
E7b958.8%
Em735.3%
E735.3%
Am7b535.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)8
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)4
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)3
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)3
E7b9 -> Am7b5Resolution (Minor)3
Am7b5 -> D7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
D7b9 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7b5 -> D7b9#5Setup (Minor Key)1
D7b9#5 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Standard I-vi-ii-V (Gmaj7-Em7-Am7-D7) establishes the primary G major tonality.
  • Frequent secondary ii-V progressions (e.g., Bm7-E7 leading to Am) create temporary tonal centers.
  • The progression Am7b5-D7b9 introduces a minor iiø7-V7b9, implying a momentary shift towards G minor or strong altered dominant function.
  • Altered dominant chords like E7b9, D7b9, and B7#5 (V7 of Em) add harmonic tension and color.

Improvisation Focus Navigating major, minor, and altered dominant ii-V changes with appropriate scales and arpeggios.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The blend of major, minor, and altered dominant ii-V progressions requires nuanced melodic and harmonic understanding.