Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7613.6%
G7613.6%
A749.1%
Emaj749.1%
Cmaj736.8%
B736.8%
Eb0724.5%
Em724.5%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)6
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)4
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Emaj7Resolution (Major)1
A#m7b5 -> D#7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
D#7b9 -> G#m7Resolution (Minor)1
G#m7 -> C#7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of ii-V-I and extended ii-V progressions (e.g., iii-VI-ii-V) establishing the C major tonic.
  • Chromatic passing diminished chords, such as Eb07 leading to Dm7, introduce tension and smooth voice leading.
  • Direct and significant modulation to distant keys, notably E major (a major third away from C), often achieved via ii-V-I.
  • Introduction of complex, often fleeting, iiø7-V7b9 progressions, like A#m7b5-D#7b9, creating advanced chromaticism and altered dominant sounds.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating rapid, distant modulations with corresponding scale and arpeggio changes.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) The frequent and often abrupt modulations to distantly related keys demand a high level of harmonic awareness and fluidity from the improviser.