Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C | 11 | 17.2% |
| Csus | 5 | 7.8% |
| Bb/Ab | 4 | 6.2% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 4.7% |
| G/B | 2 | 3.1% |
| F#7b9 | 2 | 3.1% |
| Bm | 2 | 3.1% |
| F/G | 2 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C#m7 -> F#7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#7b9/B -> Bm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5/C -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent tonicization of the iii chord (Bm) through the ii-V sequence C#m7 - F#7b9, creating a sophisticated temporary minor-key shift within a major landscape.
- Heavy use of slash chords (G/B, F/G) to create “pastoral” voice leading and suspended textures, a hallmark of Metheny’s Americana-influenced harmonic language.
- The use of F/G (G9sus4) as a dominant substitute provides a soft, non-functioning dominant sound that avoids the tension of a traditional G7.
Improvisation Focus G Major/Lydian scales, specifically emphasizing chord tones during the ii-V transition to B minor to navigate the non-diatonic C# and A# notes.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The ballad tempo provides ample time for note selection, but the specific slash-chord inversions and secondary dominants require precise melodic targeting and sophisticated phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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