Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm71014.5%
G7710.1%
C6710.1%
C757.2%
Cm45.8%
Cmaj745.8%
Em745.8%
Db22.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> FmResolution (Minor)1
G7 -> CmResolution (Minor)1
C#7b9 -> F#m7Resolution (Minor)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent modal interchange, prominently featuring parallel minor chords (Cm, Ab, Fm) within the C major key center.
  • Utilization of the Neapolitan chord (Db major) creating a strong bII-V movement to G7.
  • Secondary dominants like C7 (V7/iv) and D7 (V7/V) expand the harmonic palette.
  • The interplay between C major and C minor sonorities creates characteristic harmonic ambiguity throughout.

Improvisation Focus: Adapting quickly to modal interchange between C major and parallel minor sonorities.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The sophisticated use of modal borrowing, chromaticism, and secondary dominants demands a flexible harmonic approach from the improviser.