Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 7 | 58.3% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| F7 | 2 | 16.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights:
- Classic 12-bar blues progression in Bb, built entirely on dominant 7th chords for I, IV, and V functions.
- Prominent IV7 (Eb7) movement creates subdominant tension, frequently resolving back to the tonic I7 (Bb7).
- The V7-I7 resolution (F7-Bb7) firmly establishes the turnaround, providing strong harmonic closure to the form.
Improvisation Focus: Bb Blues scale
Difficulty Rating: 2 (Beginner-Intermediate) – The underlying 12-bar blues form is foundational, though Monk’s melodic and rhythmic phrasing often presents an interpretative challenge.