Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
D7821.1%
Gm7821.1%
C737.9%
F25.3%
A725.3%
D7b925.3%
Bb725.3%
B0725.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
D7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)4
Gm7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)2
D7b9 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • Frequent secondary dominant function, notably A7 (V/D) leading to D7 (V/Gm), establishing strong dominant motion towards G minor.
    • Blues-inflected dominant alterations are prevalent, such as Eb7 (bVI7) acting as a tritone substitution for A7, and the highly altered Db7#5 (V7alt/C) preceding C7-F.
    • Modulatory excursions shift from G minor towards its relative major (Bb) with Bb7, and transiently to F major via a strong G7-C7-F cadence.
    • Chromatic passing diminished chords like B07 create tension and lead effectively to subsequent dominant chords.
  • Improvisation Focus: G Minor Blues Scale, emphasizing blue notes and characteristic melodic inflections.

  • Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The intricate harmonic progression features numerous secondary dominants, altered chords, and modulations, demanding sophisticated harmonic understanding for improvisation.