Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G7817.0%
Am612.8%
C510.6%
Dm736.4%
D736.4%
Dmaug24.3%
Eb0724.3%
F24.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
G7 -> DmResolution (Minor)1
Dm/G -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> AmResolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Incorporates a chromatic passing diminished chord (Abº7) to transition from the tonic to the supertonic (Dm7), functioning as a secondary leading-tone substitute.
  • Features a minor “cliché” line (Dm-Dmaug-Dm6) that utilizes chromatic inner-voice leading over a static ii chord foundation.
  • Utilizes a classic swing-era turnaround (iii-biiiº7-ii7-V7) via the Em7-Ebº7-Dm7-G7 sequence to facilitate smooth descending stepwise motion.
  1. Improvisation Focus: C Major Bebop Scale.

  2. Difficulty Rating: 2/5: The predictable functional harmony and standard swing-era voice leading make it highly accessible for intermediate players.


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