Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Amaj736.4%
Gmaj736.4%
Dmaj724.3%
Ebmaj724.3%
Am724.3%
D724.3%
Cm724.3%
Gbmaj724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent major II-V-I progressions (Am7-D7-Gmaj7, Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) demonstrating tonicization of related major keys and the parallel major from G minor.
  • Extensive use of chromatic dominant chord movements and tritone substitutions (e.g., Gb7#5, Ab13, G7b9, E7b9) creating dense, tension-filled harmonic motion.
  • Distinctive major 7th chord chains (Amaj7-Dmaj7-Gmaj7) moving by descending perfect fourths, a characteristic melodic harmonic device.

Improvisation Focus: Melodic minor modes for navigating altered dominants and various major/minor chord qualities.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) - The fast-paced, highly chromatic modulations and extensive use of altered dominants require precise chord-scale application and harmonic agility.