Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb/Bb | 6 | 10.7% |
| Ab/Bb | 5 | 8.9% |
| D | 4 | 7.1% |
| Db/B | 3 | 5.4% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 5.4% |
| G | 2 | 3.6% |
| D/F# | 2 | 3.6% |
| Em | 2 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em -> A7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a diatonic G major opening (G–D/F#–Em) that acts as a deceptive setup before shifting into sophisticated chromaticism.
- The transition from Db/B to Bb13b9 to Ebm7 represents a sharp pivot from G major toward the Ab major key center, utilizing tritone-adjacent root movements.
- Frequent secondary dominants (A7) and suspended voicings (A7sus) soften cadential resolutions, creating Metheny’s signature “floating” lyrical texture.
- The movement toward the final key center necessitates navigating non-functional slash chords that bridge distantly related tonal regions.
Improvisation Focus
- Modal interchange, specifically targeting Lydian and Melodic Minor scales to navigate the bridge between G major and the Ebm/Ab tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating
- 4/5. Navigating the abrupt transitions between bright G major and dark, flat-side chromaticism requires advanced modal fluency and precise voice leading.