Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G7619.4%
C6516.1%
C739.7%
Bb739.7%
A726.5%
Dm726.5%
Fmaj726.5%
C6/G26.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features prevalent I-VI7-ii-V-I progressions and extended dominant chains (e.g., E7-Am7-D7-G7).
  • Incorporates secondary dominants, notably A7 (V7/ii), C7 (V7/IV), and E7 (V7/vi).
  • Utilizes the bVII7 (Bb7) as a backdoor dominant resolving to the tonic C.
  • Briefly tonicizes the subdominant with a ii-V-I in F major (Gm7-C7-F6).

Improvisation Focus Mixolydian scale applications over the numerous dominant seventh chords.

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). Requires navigating frequent secondary dominants and a backdoor cadence beyond simple diatonic harmony.