Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Am | 2 | 7.1% |
| E7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Emaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| E/C | 2 | 7.1% |
| Bbmaj7#11 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Amaj7 | 1 | 3.6% |
| C#m9 | 1 | 3.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7sus -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Modal interchange defines the opening, alternating between A minor and E7 to create a Phrygian dominant tension that resolves unexpectedly to Fmaj7.
- Extensive use of slash chords, specifically E/C, creates chromatic mediant movement and ambiguous harmonic density typical of Metheny’s ECM-era compositions.
- The progression utilizes the Bbmaj7#11 as a Lydian bII (Neapolitan) substitute, bridging the gap between the E major tonic and remote tonal centers.
- Functional ii-V-I movements (F#m7-B7sus-Emaj7) are brief, acting as temporary anchors amidst a predominantly non-functional, color-driven landscape.
Improvisation Focus Chord-scale shifting with a heavy emphasis on the Lydian mode and Melodic Minor substitutions to navigate non-diatonic extensions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The non-functional harmonic shifts and constant modulation between parallel tonalities require advanced modal fluency and precise voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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