Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7814.8%
G7814.8%
Am7611.1%
Em759.3%
G#047.4%
A747.4%
Cmaj723.7%
Fmaj723.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)7
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)4
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)3
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7b5 -> B7b9Setup (Minor Key)2
B7b9 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
B7b9 -> EmResolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The G#° chord frequently functions as a vii°/vi, creating chromatic tension before resolving to Am7 or E7.
  • Recurring secondary dominant progressions, such as Em7-A7 (iii-VI7) leading to Dm7, prepare ii-V movements.
  • A clear iiø7-V7/vi progression is established with Bm7b5-E7, strongly tonicizing A minor.
  • The C#m7b5 chord introduces an unexpected moment of advanced reharmonization or a brief modulation beyond the C major tonality.

Improvisation Focus: Emphasis on chord tones and guide-tone lines to delineate complex and non-diatonic harmonies.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The frequent secondary dominants, diminished chords, and brief C#m7b5 require a solid grasp of non-diatonic harmony.