Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| C6 | 3 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Em7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| A7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7/E -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- The prominent Cmaj7 - F7 (I - IV7) movement defines the calypso character, with F7 often functioning as a subdominant dominant or a blues-infused IV chord rather than a standard ii-V.
- A conventional iii-VI-ii-V progression (Em7-A7-Dm7-G7) forms a diatonic anchor, clearly establishing the C major tonality.
- The Em7b5-A7b9 leading to Dm7 introduces a minor iiø7-V7b9 cadence, momentarily tonicizing the D minor chord before returning to the overall C major context.
Improvisation Focus: Diatonic C Major scale and its related modes.
Difficulty Rating: 2 (Beginner-Intermediate). The harmony largely remains diatonic within C major, featuring repetitive, accessible progressions that are easy to navigate.