Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7721.2%
G7721.2%
Am7412.1%
Cmaj739.1%
A7b926.1%
C626.1%
D7#1126.1%
Dm7/G13.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)6
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)3
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7#11Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7/G -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7b5 -> A7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The core harmonic progression is the foundational II-V-I (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7) in C major.
  • The A7b9 chord functions as a secondary dominant (V/ii), creating tension with its b9 alteration before resolving to Dm7.
  • The D7#11 chord acts as a V/V, introducing a distinct Lydian dominant sound through its #11 extension.
  • The Dm7/G chord frequently serves as a Gsus4 variation, effectively preparing the dominant G7.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian scale and its altered forms over dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - The inclusion of secondary dominants with specific altered extensions (b9, #11) requires a nuanced understanding of scale choices beyond basic diatonic improvisation.