Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm749.5%
G749.5%
Dmaj724.8%
Bb0724.8%
Am724.8%
D7b924.8%
Gmaj724.8%
Gm624.8%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
Am7 -> D7b9Setup (Major Key)2
D7b9 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
Gm7/Bb -> C7/BbSetup (Major Key)1
C7/Bb -> Fmaj7/AResolution (Major)1
Fm7/Ab -> Bb7/AbSetup (Major Key)1
Bb7/Ab -> Ebmaj7/GResolution (Major)1
A7b9 -> Dmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent ii-V-I progressions prominently tonicize the home key of G major and various temporary centers.
  • Extensive use of altered dominant chords (D7b9, F#7b13, B7b9) and chromatic dominant cycles.
  • The immediate shift from Gmaj7 to Gm6 introduces a brief but impactful modal interchange within the tonic.
  • Sophisticated bass movement via slash chords (Gm7/Bb, C7/Bb, Fmaj7/A) facilitates smooth voice leading through a ii-V-I.

Improvisation Focus: Chord-scale theory applied across various harmonic contexts.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Requires precise navigation of frequent modulations, altered dominant scales, and sophisticated voice leading.