Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Gm7b5 | 1 | 7.7% |
| C7b5b9 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| F7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Bb7b5 | 1 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b5b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated 12-bar blues variant utilizing a minor ii-V ($Gm7\flat5$ - $C7\flat5\flat9$) as a secondary leading progression to the $Cm7$ (ii).
- Integrates Monk’s signature altered dominant extensions ($Bb7\flat5$, $C7\flat5\flat9$), which emphasize tritone dissonances and symmetrical scale logic.
- Features a chromatic turnaround sequence that transitions from the tonic to the ii-V-I cadence through heavy use of secondary dominants and flattened fifths.
Improvisation Focus The Whole-Tone scale (specifically utilized over the altered dominant chords to capture the signature Monk harmonic aesthetic).
Difficulty Rating 3/5; while the underlying blues structure is foundational, the specific altered extensions and angular voice-leading demand precise harmonic accuracy and stylistic nuance.