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

  • Employs standard I-vi-ii-V turnarounds (C6-Am7-Dm7-G7) to reinforce the C Major tonic throughout the primary sections.
  • Utilizes secondary dominants A7 (V/ii) and D7 (V/V) to provide chromatic momentum and smooth voice-leading toward the supertonic and dominant degrees.
  • Features a brief shift to a ii-V in Bb Major (Cm7-F7), functioning as a modal interchange that momentarily explores the parallel minor/bVII tonal area.

Improvisation Focus C Major Bebop scale with a focus on chord-tone targeting to navigate the secondary dominants.

Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is consistent and the modulations are brief, making it highly accessible for musicians familiar with basic functional jazz harmony.


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