Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb | 5 | 13.2% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 13.2% |
| F/Bb | 4 | 10.5% |
| F/G | 4 | 10.5% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Eb6/Bb | 3 | 7.9% |
| Gm | 2 | 5.3% |
| F7sus | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm -> D7/F# | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7/F# -> Gm/F | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Features Pat Metheny’s signature sound with the C/Bb (implying Bbmaj9 or Lydian color) and the prominent modal interchange bVII (Ab) resolving to the tonic Bb.
- Employs effective functional harmony with the secondary dominant D7/F# (V7/vi) to propel movement towards the Gm chord.
- Blends clear diatonic progressions (e.g., I-iii-vi, IV-V) with modal borrowing, creating a characteristic floating yet grounded harmonic landscape.
Improvisation Focus: Bb Major scale, strategically incorporating Mixolydian and Lydian colors for harmonic color and voice leading over the bVII and C/Bb chords.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate). The blend of diatonic functions with signature modal interchange and specific voicings requires nuanced harmonic understanding and melodic navigation.