Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dmaj7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Em9 | 2 | 8.7% |
| A13 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Eb9#11 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Gmaj9 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7#5#9 -> Em9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)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.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating shifting tonal centers via Lydian and Altered scales.
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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The Pat Metheny Real Book
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