Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7318.8%
D7318.8%
Gmaj7212.5%
Em7212.5%
G16.2%
G7/B16.2%
C16.2%
C#0716.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)3
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The core progression heavily features a foundational ii-V-I (Em7-Am7-D7-Gmaj7) in G major, establishing a strong tonal center.
  • A distinct chromatic line emerges with G7/B moving to C, followed by a C#07 (sharp-four diminished), creating significant tension and a common passing diminished function.
  • The secondary dominant E7 (V7/ii) is prominently used to intensify the approach and resolution to the Am7 chord within the progression.

Improvisation Focus G Major scale and its associated diatonic modes (Dorian for minor, Mixolydian for dominants) to outline the functional harmony.

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). It blends common diatonic ii-V-I progressions with effective chromatic passing chords and secondary dominants.