Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bbmaj7611.8%
Em735.9%
A735.9%
Gm735.9%
Cm735.9%
Eb723.9%
Dm723.9%
G723.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)3
Bbmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7b5Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Cm7 -> F7#5Setup (Major Key)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent and rapid modulations, particularly through major ii-V patterns (e.g., Em7-A7 to Dmaj, Bm7-E7b9 to Amaj), demanding quick key center adjustments.
  • Strategic use of secondary dominants and tritone substitutions (Eb7, F7b9, Ab7) to create tension and unexpected resolutions outside of the G minor diatonic framework.
  • Consistent emphasis on the relative major (Bbmaj7) provides a recurring point of melodic and harmonic arrival before further chromatic departures.
  • The Ebm7-F7b9 sequence presents a minor ii-V of Bb, temporarily aligning with the parallel minor of the relative major.

Improvisation Focus: Arpeggio superimposition and chord-scale matching over rapidly shifting ii-V progressions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The frequent and non-diatonic modulations, including multiple ii-V cycles, require highly adaptable melodic and harmonic understanding.