Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
A7730.4%
Bb7626.1%
Dm6417.4%
Bm7b5417.4%
Gm728.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
A7 -> Dm6Resolution (Minor)3

  • Harmonic Highlights:

    • The core progression features Dm6 (i6) establishing a distinct minor modality.
    • A characteristic blues-inflected movement is seen in Bm7b5 - Bb7 - A7 (a form of viiø/III - bVI7 - V7), where Bb7 often acts as a tritone substitution or chromatically descending approach to A7.
    • Repeated use of the bVI7 - V7 (Bb7 - A7) cadence strongly drives harmonic tension towards the D minor tonic.
  • Improvisation Focus: D Harmonic Minor scale, emphasizing the leading tone over A7.

  • Difficulty Rating: 3/5. It requires navigating minor key harmony, including the distinctive bVI7 - V7 cadence and the specific half-diminished chord, making it more challenging than basic diatonic progressions.