Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 8 | 9.6% |
| Dm7 | 6 | 7.2% |
| B7 | 5 | 6.0% |
| C#m7 | 4 | 4.8% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 4.8% |
| A7sus | 4 | 4.8% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 4.8% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7sus -> Dbmaj13 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7sus -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Frequent chromatic approach chords (e.g., Dm7 alternating with C#m7) creating side-slipping effects.
- Extensive use of minor ii-V-i progressions (e.g., Am7b5-D7b9, F#m7b5-B7b9) suggesting transient modulations.
- Characteristic Metheny reharmonization utilizing tritone substitutions (e.g., Bbmaj7#11 as a V7alt substitute for E7 leading to A minor).
- Descending sequence of dominant functions within a cycle of 5ths (e.g., F#m7-B7-Em7-A7).
Improvisation Focus: Melodic Minor and its derived modes (Lydian Dominant, Altered Scale) due to the prevalent altered dominant and minor ii-V harmony.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) due to the dense harmonic rhythm, non-diatonic movements, and frequent use of altered dominant chords requiring precise melodic contour.