Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 12 | 31.6% |
| Db9 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Gsus | 2 | 5.3% |
| Eb/F | 2 | 5.3% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7#5 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a suspended opening (Gsus to Eb/F), creating a modal ambiguity that avoids immediate tonic resolution in Eb major.
- Frequent oscillation between Cm7 and Db9 functions as a “side-stepping” bII dominant motion, injecting a bluesy, non-functional tension into the C minor tonal center.
- Movement from Abmaj7 to Ab7 demonstrates modal interchange, shifting from the IV major to the IV dominant to facilitate a blues-inflected transition.
- Use of slash chords and suspended voicings reflects Metheny’s signature fusion style, prioritizing quartal stacks over traditional tertian cadences.
Improvisation Focus C Dorian scale (emphasizing the tension between Bb and the chromatic shifts of the Db9 chord).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The harmonic rhythm is steady, but the soloist must navigate non-resolving dominant chords and maintain melodic interest over static modal vamps at a high tempo.
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The Pat Metheny Real Book
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