G Backdoor Cadence
iv – ♭VII – I progression in G major
G Backdoor Cadence — iv – ♭VII – I
The G Backdoor Cadence (Cm – F – G) resolves to the tonic through the "back door" — a minor iv chord followed by a ♭VII7, bypassing the usual dominant V–I. This unexpected approach produces a smoky, soulful resolution central to jazz and R&B harmony. With seventh chord voicings (Cm7 – F7 – GMaj7), the backdoor quality is even more pronounced.