Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 7 | 58.3% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 8.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a bVII7 (Ab7) in measure 6 as a “back-door” dominant substitute, providing a chromatic departure from the standard IV-I blues cadence.
- Features a static V7 (F7) through measures 9 and 10, eschewing the common ii-V7 progression for a more traditional, folk-blues harmonic weight.
- Utilizes a strictly dominant 7th vocabulary, reinforcing a Mixolydian tonal center while the melody introduces dissonant #4/b5 tensions against the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Rhythmic displacement combined with the Bb Blues scale, focusing on “crushed” minor-second intervals.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. While the 12-bar blues structure is foundational, the challenge lies in mastering Monk’s idiosyncratic timing and angular melodic leaps.