Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am7918.4%
Gmaj7510.2%
D7510.2%
Bm748.2%
Bb0748.2%
Em748.2%
A736.1%
C724.1%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)5
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)3
Gmaj7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7susSetup (Major Key)2
D7sus -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)2
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)2
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)2
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1

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Harmonic Highlights

  • Employs a chromatic descending passing diminished chord (Bm7 – Bbº7 – Am7) to create smooth voice leading between the iii and ii chords.
  • Features a distinctive I – IV7 (Gmaj7 – C7) movement in the A section, introducing a bluesy Mixolydian color rather than a standard diatonic IV.
  • The bridge shifts the tonal center to the relative minor (E minor) via a ii-V-i (F#m7b5 – B7 – Em7), requiring a pivot in harmonic perspective.
  • Utilizes secondary dominants (E7, A7) to reinforce cadences and provide strong directional motion toward the ii-V-I turnarounds.

Improvisation Focus G Major scale fluency with specific emphasis on E Harmonic Minor for the B7 dominant in the bridge.

Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the tempo is usually slow, the performer must navigate chromatic passing chords and a functional modulation to the relative minor.

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