Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7712.7%
G759.1%
Cmaj747.3%
A735.5%
F723.6%
Em723.6%
C#m723.6%
F#723.6%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
Cmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
C#m7 -> F#7Setup (Major Key)2
F#7 -> Bmaj7Resolution (Major)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Features a rapid chromatic modulation from C major to B major via a distal ii-V (C#m7 - F#7).
  • Employs sequential ii-V cycles that traverse distant keys like E major and B major before cycling back to the tonic.
  • Utilizes tritone substitutions and dominant chains (F7 to Em7, A7 to Dm7) to create dense, non-diatonic movement.
  • Incorporates sophisticated voice leading through diminished passing chords and chromatic bass inversions to smooth transitions between unrelated tonalities.

Improvisation Focus Chord tone targeting and guide-tone connectivity to navigate frequent, rapid modulations.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced): The relentless shifting of key centers and high harmonic density require advanced melodic precision and quick mental transposition.


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