Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7920.9%
Am7818.6%
G7614.0%
C637.0%
Cmaj737.0%
Em737.0%
G7b1324.7%
A724.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)6
Dm7 -> G7b13Setup (Major Key)2
G7b13 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7#9Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prevalence of the I-VI-ii-V progression, frequently incorporating dominant extensions like G7b13.
  • Effective use of the secondary dominant A7 (V/ii) to introduce the Dm7 chord.
  • Distinctive ii-V-i resolution (F#m7b5-B7b9-Em7) creating a strong, temporary tonicization of the iii minor chord.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating ii-V-I progressions and outlining chord tones, particularly during the temporary tonicizations.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The tune combines familiar ii-V-I cycles with a key harmonic departure via tonicization of the iii chord.