Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7617.1%
G7514.3%
Cmaj7411.4%
A7411.4%
C638.6%
Caug38.6%
C725.7%
Em7b525.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)3
Em7b5 -> A7Setup (Minor Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
F#m7b5 -> B7Setup (Minor Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Rich tonic coloration featuring Cmaj7, C7, C6, and the chromatically expressive Caug chord.
  • Extensive use of secondary dominant cycles, notably iiø7-V7 movements that temporarily tonicize diatonic minor chords (e.g., F#m7b5-B7 to Em).
  • Alternating major and minor ii-V-I progressions provide intricate harmonic movement while maintaining the C major key center.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the interplay of major and minor ii-V-I progressions and their derived secondary dominant alterations.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent use of half-diminished chords, secondary dominants, and chromatic tonic variations demands a sophisticated harmonic understanding.