Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D6/A58.1%
Gm734.8%
Em7b534.8%
A7#534.8%
D634.8%
Bb623.2%
Cm723.2%
F7#923.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7#9Setup (Major Key)2
F7#9 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Em7b5 -> A7Setup (Minor Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gmaj9 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
B7#5 -> Em7b5Resolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
D7/C -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Em7 -> A7/DSetup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features extensive direct modulations, notably establishing a Bb major tonicization (Bb6, Gm7, Cm7, F7#9) distant from the stated D major key center.
  • Utilizes clear ii-V-I progressions for temporary tonicizations, demonstrated by Cm7-F7#9 to Bb and Ab7 to Dbmaj7.
  • Incorporates tritone substitutions (e.g., Ab7) and altered dominant voicings (F7#9) for rich chromaticism and tension.

Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid and distant modulations with precise chord-scale application.

Difficulty Rating 5 (Advanced) โ€“ Its frequent, distant modulations and sophisticated use of altered dominants demand high-level harmonic comprehension.