Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Em7b5220.0%
A7b9220.0%
Dm220.0%
D7110.0%
Gm7110.0%
C7110.0%
Fmaj7110.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
A7b9 -> DmResolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The opening Em7b5-A7b9-Dm progression firmly establishes the D minor tonality with a characteristic minor ii-V-i movement and altered dominant.
  • A significant secondary dominant, D7 (V7 of Gm), propels a modulation to F major via a Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 ii-V-I, temporarily shifting the key center.
  • Frequent use of altered dominant seventh chords, like A7b9, provides strong voice leading tension and subsequent resolution into the minor tonic.

Improvisation Focus Navigating the constant interplay between D minor and its relative major (F major) tonalities.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Requires proficiency with minor key harmony, altered dominant scales, and managing temporary modulations to the relative major.