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 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes modal interchange via the bVII (Ab major), momentarily shifting the tonal center from Bb Ionian to Bb Mixolydian.
- The C/Bb chord functions as a II/I slash chord, introducing a Lydian-inflected color over the tonic pedal before resolving back to Bb.
- A chromatic descending bassline occurs during the Gm - D7/F# - Gm/F - Ebmaj7 sequence, employing a secondary dominant (V/vi) to create internal tension within the relative minor.
- The use of F7sus to F7 creates a classic dominant prolongation, delaying resolution to the tonic and emphasizing the track’s anthemic, folk-jazz aesthetic.
Improvisation Focus Bb Major Pentatonic. The composition’s soaring, melodic nature demands a thematic approach that prioritizes chord tones and lyrical phrasing over complex vertical substitutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the changes are largely diatonic, making it an excellent study in maintaining melodic integrity over simple modal shifts.
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The Pat Metheny Real Book
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