Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dmaj7/F# | 7 | 10.8% |
| E/F# | 5 | 7.7% |
| Abm7 | 5 | 7.7% |
| Db7b9 | 5 | 7.7% |
| F#maj7 | 5 | 7.7% |
| Ebm7 | 4 | 6.2% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 4.6% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Db7b9 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs “constant structure” slash chords (E/F# to B69, G/A to Dmaj9) to pivot rapidly between distant tonal centers like B and D major.
- Uses chromatic tritone substitutions, specifically Ab9#11 to Gmaj7, creating smooth, non-diatonic descending bass transitions.
- Features dense ii-V-I sequences in temporary keys (Gb major, Eb minor), requiring high-speed harmonic navigation within a cyclical structure.
- Utilizes dominant 9sus4 voicings (V/I) to establish a floating, modal atmosphere that delays traditional tonic resolution.
Improvisation Focus Navigating frequent modal interchange and shifting key centers via smooth voice leading over rapid ii-V cells.
Difficulty Rating 4 — The fast Brazilian tempo and constant modulation between unrelated tonal centers require advanced harmonic visualization and rhythmic agility.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Pat Metheny Real Book
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