Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| E | 6 | 15.4% |
| G#m9 | 3 | 7.7% |
| C#m7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Emaj9 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bbmaj7#11/F | 2 | 5.1% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Emaj7#11 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Dmaj7/F# | 1 | 2.6% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Linear bass movement is prioritized through slash chords like Dmaj7/F# and F#/A#, creating a folk-influenced, contrapuntal foundation rather than standard cycle-of-fifths progressions.
- The composition utilizes abrupt tritone shifts, specifically moving from E major to Bbmaj7#11, which creates a “shimmering” Lydian quality common in Metheny’s harmonic palette.
- Modal interchange is prevalent, with the Dmaj7/F# (bVII) and Cmaj7 (bVI) acting as non-diatonic color chords that soften the E major tonality.
- Constant structure relationships (maj7#11 chords) provide a cohesive texture despite the distant tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Navigating modal shifts between E Lydian and Bb Lydian.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ballad tempo is forgiving, the frequent, non-functional modulations and tritone-related chord jumps require high-level modal awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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