Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D7817.4%
Am7715.2%
Gmaj748.7%
Em748.7%
D7sus36.5%
Dm724.3%
G724.3%
Cmaj724.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)5
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)3
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
C#m7b5 -> F#7Setup (Minor Key)2
F#7 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bm7 -> E7b9Setup (Major Key)2
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7susSetup (Major Key)2
Gmaj7/D -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Opens with a classic I-VI-II-V progression (Gmaj7-Em7-Am7-D7) in the home key of G major.
  • Features a clear modulation to the subdominant (C major) via a II-V-I sequence (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7).
  • Employs sophisticated secondary iiø7-V7 progressions (e.g., C#m7b5-F#7) to temporarily tonicize the relative minor (Bm7).
  • Incorporates a borrowed chord (Cm6), providing a minor iv sound for harmonic color.

Improvisation Focus: Precise navigation of temporary modulations using chord-tone arpeggios and appropriate altered scales over secondary dominants.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent temporary modulations, borrowed chords, and secondary dominants demand strong harmonic awareness and agility from the improviser.