Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| Bbmaj7#11/A | 6 | 18.8% |
| D | 6 | 18.8% |
| D/C | 3 | 9.4% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| G/A | 2 | 6.2% |
| F/G | 2 | 6.2% |
| A7/E | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Gmaj7 to Bbmaj7#11/A movement utilizes modal interchange (IV to bVI), creating a floating, Lydian-inflected atmosphere characteristic of Metheny’s “Americana” sound.
- Chromatic mediant relationships, specifically moving from D to Bbmaj7, bypass traditional functional cadences in favor of root movements by major thirds.
- Extensive use of hybrid slash chords like G/A and F/G (9sus4 sounds) avoids standard dominant-to-tonic resolutions, emphasizing a suspended, modal texture.
Improvisation Focus D Major scale fluency with specific shifts into Bb Lydian and F Lydian to navigate the non-diatonic major chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The lack of traditional ii-V-I progressions and the constant shift between distant tonal centers require advanced modal visualization and sophisticated voice leading.
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