Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
E7718.9%
Bm7616.2%
Dm7616.2%
Am7513.5%
D7410.8%
G725.4%
Em725.4%
A725.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)6
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)5
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)4
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
E7 -> Bm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Predominant use of minor ii-V-i progressions (Bm7-E7-Am7) firmly establishing the A minor tonality.
  • Frequent deployment of secondary dominants, such as D7 (V7 of G) and A7 (V7 of D), driving motion to non-tonic chords.
  • Brief, yet effective, tonicization of the relative major (Dm7-G7 to C) and the IV chord (Em7-A7 to D).
  • The C6 chord provides a momentary major color (III major) offering contrast before returning to minor functionality.

Improvisation Focus A melodic minor scale and its modes for navigating the complex dominant and minor chord qualities.

Difficulty Rating 4/5. Requires improvisers to navigate rapid key center shifts and apply appropriate modal or altered dominant concepts.