Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G724.1%
D7517.2%
Am7413.8%
Em7310.3%
G726.9%
C26.9%
Cm26.9%
A726.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)4
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The progression frequently utilizes G7 (V7/IV) as a secondary dominant, leading effectively to C major (IV).
  • A classic jazz harmonic color is introduced by the IV-iv minor progression (Cmaj7 to Cm7).
  • Recurring I-VI7-ii-V-I (G-E7-Am7-D7-G) turnarounds featuring E7 (V7/ii) are a prominent feature.
  • The harmony is anchored by consistent ii-V-I and vi-ii-V-I progressions in G major.

Improvisation Focus: Understanding ii-V-I chord-scale relationships and the G Major scale with its diatonic modes.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) because it features standard jazz harmony with common secondary dominants and IV-iv shifts, but avoids complex modulations.