Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj7620.7%
G7517.2%
Dm7413.8%
Ab7310.3%
Ebm726.9%
Gm726.9%
C726.9%
Fmaj726.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)2
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Gm7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Ebm7-Ab7 progression serves as a chromatic pre-II-V or brief modulation to the bIII area before returning to the Dm7-G7.
  • Frequent II-V-I progressions, including tonicizing the subdominant (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7), define harmonic movement.
  • A descending chromatic dominant sequence (Bb7-A7-Ab7-G7) generates tension with secondary dominants and tritone substitutions before resolving to Cmaj7.

Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales to effectively navigate the frequent chromatic V7 chord movements.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) - The extensive use of chromatic dominant cycles and fleeting modulations requires a sophisticated understanding of harmony and scale choices.