Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7716.3%
D7716.3%
Gmaj7511.6%
Bm7511.6%
E737.0%
Em724.7%
A724.7%
Cmaj724.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)5
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)5
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)3
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7susSetup (Major Key)2
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
E7 -> Amaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of II-V-I progressions in G major, notably Am7-D7-Gmaj7, establishing a strong tonic.
  • The Bb07 chord functions as a chromatic diminished passing chord, creating tension before resolving to Am7.
  • Inclusion of a minor ii-V-i progression (Bm7b5-E7b9-Am7) providing a momentary tonicization of A minor.
  • Classic III-VI-II-V progression (Bm7-E7-Am7-D7) reinforces harmonic movement through the cycle of fifths.

Improvisation Focus: G Major scale and its associated modes (Dorian over minor ii, Mixolydian over V7) for navigating the dominant II-V-I structures.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) - The presence of standard II-V-I changes is balanced by chromatic diminished chords and minor ii-V progressions, requiring moderate harmonic awareness.