Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am6833.3%
Dm6416.7%
Bm7b528.3%
E7b928.3%
G728.3%
Cmaj728.3%
B728.3%
E728.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
E7b9 -> Am6Resolution (Minor)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
E7 -> Am6Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent minor 6th chords (Am6, Dm6) establish a modal minor quality, often functioning as i and iv.
  • A clear ii-V-i progression (Bm7b5-E7b9-Am6) consistently grounds sections in A minor.
  • Temporary modulation to C major via a G7-Cmaj7 progression introduces new tonal centers.
  • A dominant chain (B7-E7) builds tension, creating a strong pull towards the primary A tonality.

Improvisation Focus: Applying chord-scale relationships accurately across local key changes.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). It demands precise navigation of minor modes, altered dominants, and multiple temporary modulations.