Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 8 | 15.7% |
| G7 | 6 | 11.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| A7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Bm7b5 | 3 | 5.9% |
| E7b9 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Am7 | 3 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Prominent use of II-V-I and related cycles (e.g., Em7-A7-Dm7-G7) establishing strong functional harmony.
- Features a characteristic backdoor dominant progression (Fm7-Bb7 to Cmaj7), adding a distinct altered color.
- Frequent secondary ii-V progressions (Em7b5-A7b9, Bm7b5-E7b9) create momentary tonicizations and harmonic interest.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating various ii-V-I progressions, emphasizing altered dominant tensions.
Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). It blends fundamental jazz harmony with common extensions and substitutions, requiring focused melodic and harmonic navigation.