Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7612.0%
Gmaj748.0%
Cmaj748.0%
Em736.0%
D724.0%
F#m7b524.0%
B7b924.0%
Eb724.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
E7/B -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7b5 -> E7#5Setup (Minor Key)1
E7#5 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)1
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Bb7 -> Ebmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ebmaj7 -> Ab7#11Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent tonicizations, notably the II-V-I progression to the subdominant key of C major (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7).
  • Incorporation of modal interchange via the melancholic Cm6 (iv minor) chord, adding color.
  • Chromatic alterations such as Eb7, functioning as a tritone substitution for A7, and the passing Bb07 diminished chord.
  • Clear use of secondary dominants and extended II-V-I progressions (e.g., F#m7b5-B7b9-Em7).

Improvisation Focus: Chord-scale application, emphasizing arpeggios and targeting chord tones for temporary tonicizations.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent modulations, chromatic alterations, and modal interchange demand agile harmonic understanding and improvisation.