Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C1117.2%
Csus57.8%
Bb/Ab46.2%
Abmaj734.7%
G/B23.1%
F#7b923.1%
Bm23.1%
F/G23.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
C#m7 -> F#7b9Setup (Major Key)1
F#7b9/B -> BmResolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7susSetup (Major Key)1
Gm7b5/C -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm9Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Prominent ii-V-I progression to B minor (C#m7 - F#7b9 - Bm) temporarily shifts the tonal center away from C major.
  • Frequent use of suspended dominants (D7sus, F/G, Gsus) resolving to their respective V chords, creating a flowing and anticipatory feel.
  • The opening Gmaj7, rather than G7, suggests a Lydian dominant quality or an open, non-functional V, setting an expansive mood.

Improvisation Focus: Utilizing melodic minor modes, particularly for altered dominants and navigating minor ii-V progressions.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) Frequent temporary modulations and the use of altered dominant extensions require agile harmonic understanding and melodic adaptation.