Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 7 | 25.0% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 21.4% |
| Em7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 7.1% |
| G7/F | 1 | 3.6% |
| A7 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Dm7b5 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a prolonged ii-V-I cadence, utilizing repetitive Dm7-G7 cycles to establish a strong tonal center in C Major.
- The bridge utilizes a chromatic “side-slip” (Ebm7-Ab7), acting as a non-functional subdominant/dominant shift before resolving back to the diatonic ii-V.
- The G7/F to Em7 movement creates a smooth, stepwise descending bass line that elegantly connects the dominant to the mediant (iii) chord.
- Inclusion of Dm7b5 (ii of harmonic minor) provides a brief modal interchange, adding darker harmonic tension before the final resolution.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone voice leading (emphasizing 3rds and 7ths) to navigate the repetitive ii-V cycles and the bridge’s chromatic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The clear key center and standard harmonic rhythm make it an ideal study for beginners learning to navigate basic ii-V-I patterns and secondary dominants.
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