Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm9 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Bbmaj7#11 | 4 | 16.7% |
| A13sus | 4 | 16.7% |
| G69 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Bbmaj9#11 | 4 | 16.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The progression utilizes descending stepwise root motion (B-Bb-A-G), creating a “floating” modal atmosphere that avoids traditional V-I functional resolutions.
- Bbmaj7#11 functions as a non-diatonic Lydian neighbor chord, providing a cinematic, bright contrast to the B minor tonic center.
- Constant use of upper extensions (9, 13sus, 69) emphasizes harmonic color and “shimmer,” a hallmark of the Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays compositional style.
Improvisation Focus: Modal interchange, specifically shifting between B Aeolian and Bb Lydian.
Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). While the slow harmonic rhythm is forgiving, the performer must accurately navigate non-functional chromatic shifts and maintain melodic continuity across the modal changes.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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