Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj7615.4%
Gmaj7410.3%
Bb07410.3%
Em7410.3%
A7410.3%
Am7410.3%
D7410.3%
Fmaj725.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)4
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)3
Cmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fmaj7 -> Bb7#11Setup (Major Key)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The Bbø7 chord functions as a chromatic common-tone diminished leading into Cmaj7, creating distinctive tension.
  • A clear modal interchange occurs with Fm7 (iv) resolving to Cmaj7 (I), providing a characteristic melancholic color borrowed from the parallel minor.
  • F7 (IV7) preceding Em7 (iii) suggests a tritone substitution for B7 (V7/iii), showcasing a chromatic dominant function.
  • The progression Am7-D7-Gmaj7 clearly outlines a ii-V-I in G major, temporarily tonicizing the dominant key.

Improvisation Focus: Chord tones and their extensions.

Difficulty Rating: 3/5 (Intermediate). The blend of modal interchange, diminished chords, and secondary dominants requires an understanding of diverse harmonic functions beyond basic diatonicism.