Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 7.5% |
| B7#11 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Am7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Ebmaj7#11 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Em7 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes non-functional chromaticism and constant structure harmony, moving through disparate Maj7 chords (Bb, Ab, Db) that bypass traditional diatonic expectations.
- Frequent use of slash chords and inversions (Dm/C, F/A, Gb/Bb) creates a smooth, stepwise bass motion that masks abrupt modulations between distant tonal centers.
- Tritone substitutions and Lydian dominant colors (Ab7 to Dbmaj7, Gbmaj7#11) emphasize Metheny’s signature “floating” harmonic aesthetic, avoiding heavy V-I resolutions.
Improvisation Focus Chord-scale shifting, specifically utilizing Lydian and Lydian Dominant modes to navigate the rapidly changing tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The lack of standard ii-V-I patterns and the frequency of non-diatonic shifts require advanced harmonic fluency and precise melodic targeting.
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