Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C61117.5%
G7914.3%
Fmaj769.5%
Dm757.9%
Am746.3%
G7/D46.3%
C46.3%
Gm723.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Gm7 -> C7#5Setup (Major Key)2
C7#5 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
A7b9 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Bm7b5 -> E7#9Setup (Minor Key)2
E7#9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
C7/G -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7susSetup (Major Key)1

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Harmonic Highlights

  • Secondary Dominant Transition: Uses a Gm7 - C7#5 sequence to create a ii-V leading to the subdominant Fmaj7, introducing chromaticism to the diatonic C major framework.
  • Minor Turnaround: Employs a Bm7b5 - E7#9 - Am7 (ii-V-i) progression to briefly tonicize the relative minor, providing harmonic depth through altered dominant tensions.
  • Stepwise Diatonic Descent: The Fmaj7 - Em7 - Dm7 - G7 sequence establishes a clear IV-iii-ii-V functional path back to the tonic.

Improvisation Focus C Major scale logic with targeted “accidental” awareness to navigate the secondary dominants (e.g., Bb over C7 and G# over E7).

Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is steady and the modulations are standard functional jazz tropes, making it accessible for intermediate soloists.

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