Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G7sus1020.4%
Cmaj7816.3%
Abmaj7510.2%
Eb748.2%
C36.1%
Em736.1%
A736.1%
Dm736.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cmaj7 -> G7susSetup (Major Key)8
G7sus -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)6
Abmaj7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)4
Eb7 -> Abmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Dm7 -> G7susSetup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • The opening employs G7sus-Cmaj7 repeatedly, establishing C major through a soft, modal Vsus-I resolution.
  • An extended iii-VI-ii-V progression (Em7 - A7 - Dm7 - G7sus) leads back to the tonic, preceded by the chromatic F#m7b5 - Fm7 for added tension and color.
  • A bold modulation to Ab major (bVI) is introduced through Abmaj7 - Eb7, a characteristic movement to a distant major key.

Improvisation Focus Chord-scale theory with emphasis on arpeggio outlining across modulations.

Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Requires navigating key center shifts, temporary tonicizations, and chromatic chord progressions beyond basic diatonic harmony.