Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D7821.1%
Am7718.4%
Gmaj7615.8%
Bm7410.5%
E737.9%
C725.3%
B7b1312.6%
Em712.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)7
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)3
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)3
D7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Gmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
B7b13 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Am7/CResolution (Minor)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
E7b13 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Standard ii-V-I progressions (Am7-D7-Gmaj7) form the primary harmonic motion throughout the key of G major.
  • Frequent use of secondary dominants (e.g., Bm7-E7 leading to Am7, A7 leading to D7) expands the tonic area.
  • The C7 chord functions as a backdoor dominant (bVII7) resolving to Gmaj7, adding a distinct harmonic color.
  • A section features a descending cycle of fifths via V/iii-iii-V/V-V (B7b13-Em7-A7-D7), generating strong forward momentum.

Improvisation Focus: Targeting chord tones and guide tones over each changing harmony.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate) Features common ii-V-I progressions and standard secondary dominants, requiring moderate harmonic awareness.