Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Em7820.0%
Bm7717.5%
A7717.5%
D6512.5%
Am725.0%
D725.0%
Gmaj725.0%
E725.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)6
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
A7 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1
C#m7b5 -> F#7Setup (Minor Key)1
F#7 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The progression frequently features the foundational I-vi-ii-V movement in D major.
  • A temporary tonicization to the subdominant (G major) is established via an Am7-D7-Gmaj7 ii-V-I.
  • Secondary dominants, such as B7 (V/Em) and F#7 (V/Bm), introduce tension and lead to diatonic chords.
  • The C#m7b5-F#7 (iiø7-V7) sequence strongly implies a move towards B minor, adding harmonic color.

Improvisation Focus: D major scale and its applications over temporary dominant alterations.

Difficulty Rating: 3 Requires navigating standard diatonic progressions alongside temporary modulations and secondary dominants.