Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C6 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Am7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| C | 2 | 5.9% |
| Caug | 2 | 5.9% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7b5 -> A7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> A7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b13 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7/G -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Features an iconic minor line cliché with a descending chromatic bass line over the Am tonic (Am7, Am/maj7/G#, Am/G).
- Frequent deployment of altered dominant chords (A7b13, A7#9, Em7b5 A7#9, Ab7#11) introduces significant chromatic tension and color.
- The tonic C major chord is consistently embellished with chromatic alterations (C, Caug, C6, C7), creating internal voice motion.
- Ab7#11 functions as an advanced chromatic dominant, potentially a tritone substitution or a Lydian dominant, adding a sophisticated harmonic twist.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating altered dominant scales (Altered/Superlocrian) and their characteristic extensions over V7alt chords.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The song’s reliance on altered dominant sonorities, a classic minor line cliché, and chromatic passing chords demands strong harmonic awareness and precise execution.