Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
A7613.3%
G7613.3%
Cmaj7511.1%
E748.9%
D748.9%
F724.4%
Em724.4%
Dm724.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cmaj7Resolution (Major)4
Cmaj7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
A7 -> Dm7Resolution (Minor)2
E7 -> Am7Resolution (Minor)2
C7 -> Fmaj7Resolution (Major)2
Cmaj7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)2

Harmonic Highlights

  • Employs a “backdoor” dominant (F7) that resolves smoothly to the mediant (Em7) or tonic, adding a sophisticated subdominant minor flavor.
  • The bridge features an extensive sequence of secondary dominants (F#7-B7-E7-A7-D7-G7) following the circle of fifths to return to C major.
  • Chromatic passing motion is utilized via the F#dim7 to Cmaj7/G progression, bridging the subdominant and the tonic with voice-led efficiency.

Improvisation Focus Navigating the cycle of fifths using the Mixolydian scale and dominant cycle resolutions.

Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the A section is diatonic and accessible, the bridge requires rapid harmonic navigation through a dense series of secondary dominant chords.