Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7420.0%
Bm7420.0%
E7420.0%
D6210.0%
Dmaj7210.0%
A7210.0%
Gm715.0%
Em715.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)4
E7 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The prominent bVII7 (C7) chord acts as a borrowed dominant, often preceding other dominant structures or the tonic, introducing a distinctive bluesy quality to the D major key center.
  • An extended Bm7 E7 sequence functions as a prolonged II-V to A major (V of D), generating tension that often resolves or redirects before reaching the tonic.
  • A concise Gm7 C7 (II-V to bIII) provides a brief, colorful modulation to F major, injecting harmonic surprise before returning to the D major tonality.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian modes and their altered variants for navigating diverse dominant chord functions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent non-diatonic dominant chords and temporary modulations require precise harmonic understanding and melodic navigation.