Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7917.6%
G7815.7%
Am7713.7%
D747.8%
Cm747.8%
G7b935.9%
Bb023.9%
G6/B23.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)3
G7b9 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)3

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Frequent use of Db7 and Db7#11 as colorful tritone substitutes or Lydian bVII7 chords, introducing rich dominant harmonic tension.
  • The initial V7-I7 progression (G7-C7) establishes a bluesy, dominant-oriented character rather than a clear major tonic.
  • A significant shift to the parallel minor key (Cm7, Gm7, G7b9, Cm7) towards the end, creating dramatic emotional contrast.
  • Incorporation of non-diatonic chords like Bb0 for chromatic voice leading and tension.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating major/minor key center shifts and applied dominant scales.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - The chromaticism, non-diatonic chords, and frequent shifts between parallel major and minor keys require sophisticated harmonic understanding.