Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cmaj7821.6%
G7718.9%
A7616.2%
D7513.5%
E7410.8%
Fm625.4%
Dm725.4%
Gmaj712.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)4
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gmaj7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)1
Cmaj7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • An extended dominant cycle (E7-A7-D7-G7) generates strong tension-release through descending fifths.
  • The D7-Gmaj7 sequence provides a momentary tonicization of the dominant, briefly establishing G as a local tonic.
  • Modal interchange is introduced via the Fm6 (bIVm6), offering a colorful subdominant preparation to the V7.
  • Standard ii-V-I progressions (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7) effectively reinforce the C major tonic.

Improvisation Focus Navigating dominant 7th chord alterations and resolutions.

Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate). The tune features standard jazz dominant cycles and ii-V-I progressions, with a few interesting chromaticisms and modal interchanges that require specific harmonic awareness.