Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dm7614.0%
Em749.3%
Am737.0%
G737.0%
Gm724.7%
C724.7%
A724.7%
Ebm724.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
B7 -> Em7Resolution (Minor)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7b5 -> E7Setup (Minor Key)1
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Bm7b5 -> E7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
E7b9 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Fmaj7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • The progression frequently employs ii-V sequences (e.g., F#m7 B7 Em7 A7, Bm7b5 E7 Am7) which temporarily tonicize related minor keys, leading into the main D minor center.
  • The Fm/maj7 chord provides a rich, non-diatonic color, potentially functioning as a bIIImaj7 or a modal interchange from D melodic minor.
  • A clear tritone substitution is observed with Ebm7 Ab7 (ii-V of Db), resolving or implying movement away from standard dominant functions.
  • The Dm7/C, Bm7b5, E7, Am7, D7 sequence demonstrates a common descending bass line combined with a secondary ii-V-i motion (to Am) and a dominant pedal.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the numerous temporary ii-V-I progressions and their associated chord-scale relationships.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). Frequent non-diatonic ii-V progressions and chromatic substitutions demand sophisticated harmonic understanding and adaptability.