Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm71324.5%
G7917.0%
A7611.3%
Em747.5%
Cmaj735.7%
A7#523.8%
D723.8%
Ab723.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)8
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)4
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)4
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)3
Dm7 -> A7#5Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
A7#5 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Cmaj7/EResolution (Major)1
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The opening Cmaj7 functions as a bVIImaj7, hinting at D Dorian or modal interchange before the established D minor ii-V-i.
  • Frequent use of A7 and its altered variant A7#5 strongly resolves to the D minor tonic, characteristic of minor key harmony.
  • The Cmaj7/E - Eb°7 - Dm7 progression features Eb°7 as a chromatic passing diminished chord, adding color and tension before resolving to the tonic.
  • The concluding D7 serves as a secondary dominant (V7/G), temporarily suggesting G minor and setting up further harmonic movement.

Improvisation Focus: D Dorian/Harmonic Minor blend, especially over the ii-V-i progressions.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The core harmony is accessible, but the chromatic diminished and secondary dominant chords require harmonic flexibility.