Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Gm7922.5%
C7#5615.0%
F6512.5%
C7410.0%
Gm/maj737.5%
Dm725.0%
G725.0%
D725.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)3
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
C7#5 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)1
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7b5 -> D7Setup (Minor Key)1
Gm7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The opening oscillates between F6 (IV) and an altered dominant C7#5 (V7#5/IV), creating immediate tension and a colorful sound resolving to the subdominant.
  • A sophisticated ii-V of G minor (Am7-D7b9) is quickly followed by a ii-V of C major (Gm7-C7), showcasing temporary tonicization and key area shifts.
  • The repeated use of Gm7 to Gm/maj7 provides a distinct minor-major sound, introducing a strong melodic voice-leading opportunity over the minor chord.
  • A conventional ii-V-I (Dm7-G7-C7sus-C7) offers a clear resolution, often concluding phrases or sections in C major.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales and arpeggios (e.g., C Altered over C7#5, D Phrygian Dominant over D7b9).

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). Requires familiarity with altered dominants and temporary tonicizations beyond basic diatonic harmony.