Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Dmaj7313.0%
Em928.7%
A1328.7%
Bm728.7%
Bbmaj728.7%
Eb9#1128.7%
Gmaj914.3%
Ebmaj7#1114.3%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
B7#5#9 -> Em9Resolution (Minor)1
Cm7b5 -> F7#9Setup (Minor Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Utilizes frequent tritone substitutions and chromatic “side-slipping” (e.g., Abmaj9 to Db9#11) to navigate toward the D major tonic.
  • Employs modal interchange via the bVI (Bbmaj7) and subV chords (Ebmaj7#11) to create Metheny’s signature “shifting” harmonic landscape.
  • Features rapid ii-V sequences with altered dominants (B7#5#9, F7#9) that bridge distant tonal centers, requiring sophisticated chromatic voice leading.
  1. Improvisation Focus: Navigating shifting tonal centers via Lydian and Altered scales.

  2. Difficulty Rating: 4. The dense harmonic rhythm and frequent non-diatonic modulations require advanced visualization and the ability to connect disparate key centers fluidly.


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