Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gmaj7616.2%
Am7513.5%
D7513.5%
D7#5410.8%
Em738.1%
A738.1%
Bm725.4%
E725.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)5
Gmaj7 -> D7#5Setup (Major Key)4
D7#5 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)3
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cmaj7 -> G7#5Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The opening Gmaj7, D7#5, Gmaj7 progression utilizes an altered dominant, establishing a characteristic jazz sound.
  • Extended ii-V movements, notably E7, Em7, A7, Am7, D7, create continuous forward harmonic motion through implied keys.
  • A clear ii-V-I progression (Dm7, G7, Cmaj7) tonicizes the subdominant (IV), a common jazz harmonic detour.
  • Secondary dominants like B7 (V/iii) are employed for temporary tonicizations and added color.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating Mixolydian and Altered scales over the frequent dominant chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The rapid chord changes, secondary dominants, and altered chords require sophisticated melodic and harmonic understanding.