Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Am71122.9%
Gmaj7612.5%
G6510.4%
Bm748.3%
G748.3%
D748.3%
Cmaj736.2%
F724.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Cmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
D7 -> Gmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Utilizes diatonic step-wise motion (Imaj7–iim7–iiim7–iim7) to create rhythmic buoyancy and melodic momentum in the primary sections.
  • Features a secondary dominant (G7) resolving to the IV (Cmaj7), effectively shifting tonal gravity toward the subdominant.
  • Employs a standard VI–II–V turnaround (Em7–A7–D7) to facilitate a smooth, cyclical return to the G major tonic.
  • Incorporates a backdoor dominant (F7), providing a bluesy bVII7 resolution that breaks the strictly diatonic framework.

Improvisation Focus G Major scale and G Major Pentatonic, emphasizing chord-tone targeting during the rapid I–ii–iii–ii step-wise progressions.

Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable diatonic structure and familiar II-V cycles make it highly accessible for intermediate players to navigate.


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