Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 14 | 19.7% |
| Cmaj7#11 | 12 | 16.9% |
| F#m7 | 10 | 14.1% |
| Emaj7 | 9 | 12.7% |
| Bmaj7 | 7 | 9.9% |
| Em7 | 3 | 4.2% |
| B7sus | 2 | 2.8% |
| Dmaj7 | 2 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#5 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights
- The oscillation between Gmaj7 and F#m7 establishes a modal, “cool” atmosphere, substituting the standard locrian iiø7 for a dorian-inflected F#m7.
- Constant use of Cmaj7#11 emphasizes Lydian textures, functioning as a static bVI chord that prioritizes color over functional resolution.
- The composition utilizes abrupt modulations to Bmaj7 and Emaj7, creating parallel major shifts that momentarily lift the harmony out of the E minor tonal center.
Improvisation Focus
Lydian modal thinking and scalar substitution over non-functional major 7th structures.
Difficulty Rating
4 (Advanced) — The absence of traditional ii-V-I cadences and the reliance on shifting modal centers require high-level harmonic awareness and fluid melodic connectivity.
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