Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gmaj7716.7%
Am7614.3%
D7511.9%
D7#549.5%
Bm749.5%
Em737.1%
C7#1124.8%
Bb0724.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)5
Gmaj7 -> D7#5Setup (Major Key)4
D7#5 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Gmaj7 -> C7#11Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
D7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Eb7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of altered dominants (D7#5, B7b9) adds tension and color before resolutions.
  • The C7#11 (IV7#11) introduces a distinct modal interchange or Lydian Dominant color, briefly moving away from diatonicism.
  • A descending chromatic diminished chord (Bb07) serves as a sophisticated passing chord, connecting Bm7 to Am7.
  • Features a common ii-V-i progression to the relative minor (F#m7b5 - B7b9 - Em7) followed by a V7/ii to Am7.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales and arpeggios for sophisticated voice leading.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The blend of diatonic, altered harmony, modal interchange, and passing diminished chords demands a strong harmonic understanding.