Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C6616.2%
G7616.2%
Dm7616.2%
D7513.5%
A725.4%
Am725.4%
Cm725.4%
Bbmaj725.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7 -> F7b9Setup (Major Key)1
F7b9 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of diatonic ii-V-I progressions (Dm7-G7-C6) establishes the home key of C major.
  • Incorporation of the secondary dominant A7 (V7/ii) resolving to Dm7, adding common practice harmonic interest.
  • Juxtaposition of both C6 and Cmaj7 voicings for the tonic chord, providing subtle color variation.
  • A clear temporary tonicization to Bb major is indicated by the Cm7-F7 (ii-V) progression, departing from the home key.

Improvisation Focus: Targeting chord tones and appropriate modes (e.g., Dorian, Mixolydian) over ii-V-I changes and the temporary tonicization to Bb.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The modulation to Bb major and slightly less common dominant functions require quick harmonic adaptation and ear training for improvisers.