Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gmaj7 | 8 | 14.0% |
| C/D | 7 | 12.3% |
| C | 6 | 10.5% |
| Em | 5 | 8.8% |
| B7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| D | 2 | 3.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 3.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B7 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs secondary dominant function (B7 to Em) to create functional tension and resolution within a primarily diatonic G major structure.
- Utilizes modal interchange through Bbmaj7 and Fmaj7, introducing bIII and bVII borrowed chords that create a temporary shift toward G minor/Dorian colors.
- Heavy reliance on dominant-function slash chords (C/D, Bb/C) provides the signature Metheny “Americana” sound, softening traditional V-I cadences with suspended textures.
Improvisation Focus G Major/Ionian lyricism with a focus on pivoting to G Dorian or Bb Major scales during the non-diatonic modal excursions.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The slow tempo is forgiving, but the improviser must navigate sudden modal shifts while maintaining a cohesive, melodic narrative.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Pat Metheny Real Book
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