Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G71027.0%
Cmaj7616.2%
Dm7410.8%
Em738.1%
Am725.4%
Eb0725.4%
D1312.7%
Gm712.7%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)5
Cmaj7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)4
G7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Frequent I-V7 oscillations (Cmaj7 to G7) define the initial phrase, establishing a firm diatonic foundation before moving into more complex cycles.
  • The use of the secondary dominant D13 (V of V) creates a classic tension that resolves through a standard ii-V-I turnaround (Dm7-G7-Cmaj7).
  • The progression utilizes a Gm7-C7 sequence to facilitate a brief tonicization of the IV chord (F major), adding essential chromatic movement to the bridge transition.

Improvisation Focus The C Major Bebop Scale is the most effective tool for connecting diatonic chord tones while smoothing over the dominant resolutions.

Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is largely diatonic and follows predictable functional patterns, making it an ideal entry point for studying standard song forms.