Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7715.2%
Em7613.0%
Bm7510.9%
D736.5%
Gsus24.3%
G24.3%
Gmaj724.3%
F#m7b524.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)3
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)2
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)2
D07/A -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
E7b13 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Frequent use of iiø-V7-i progressions, notably leading to the relative minor (Em) via F#m7b5-B7b9-Em7.
    • Prominent application of altered dominant chords (B7b9, E7b9) and secondary dominants, enhancing tension and resolution.
    • Incorporation of chromaticism and substitutions via half-diminished chords (C#m7b5), altered dominants (C7b5), and diminished chords (D07/A, Bb07).
  • Improvisation Focus: Altered Dominant Scales to navigate the various V7b9 and chromatic dominant chords.

  • Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The rich harmonic vocabulary, including numerous altered dominants and non-diatonic chords, requires a solid grasp of advanced chord-scale theory and voice leading.