Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7714.6%
D7714.6%
Gmaj7510.4%
Bb748.3%
Ebmaj736.2%
Em736.2%
Gm24.2%
Gm/maj7/F#24.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)7
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Fm6 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
D7 -> GmResolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The opening alternates between G minor (Gm) and G major (Gmaj7, Gm/maj7/F#), establishing an early modal ambiguity and sophisticated tonic treatment.
  • Features frequent and smooth modulations, notably to Eb major (Fm6-Bb7-Ebmaj7) and Bb major (Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) via cyclic ii-V-I progressions.
  • Employs extended chains of dominant-oriented ii-V-I movements, rapidly shifting key centers before returning to G major.
  • Includes a prominent Abmaj7, functioning as a bVI in the temporary Eb key, adding a rich chromatic color.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating successive ii-V-I progressions across multiple key centers.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The frequent and rapid modulations, coupled with extended ii-V-I sequences, demand a solid grasp of key center outlining and voice leading.