Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 | 16 | 48.5% |
| E7 | 8 | 24.2% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Dmaj7#11 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| E7b5 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Gbm7b5 | 1 | 3.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights
- Initial extended D7 suggests a predominant Mixolydian or blues-modal flavor rather than a simple tonic.
- The bVIImaj7 (Cmaj7) chord provides a non-functional, modal color shift, momentarily disrupting the D center before returning.
- Frequent E7 functions as a sustained secondary dominant (V7/V) that resolves non-traditionally to the tonic Dmaj7#11, not A.
- The ultimate arrival at Dmaj7#11 clearly defines a Lydian tonic, contrasting with earlier dominant sonorities.
Improvisation Focus Lydian tonality over the established tonic.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced Intermediate). Requires comfortable navigation of non-functional harmony, modal superimposition, and resolution to a Lydian tonic.