Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab6 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Db7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| E7 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Gb7#11 | 2 | 6.2% |
| B7#11 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Db6 | 2 | 6.2% |
| D6 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Eb6 | 2 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Frequent juxtaposition of the tonic Ab6 with non-functional, often altered, dominant 7th chords (e.g., E7, B7#11).
- Monk’s characteristic chromatic ascent of major 6th chords (Db6-D6-Eb6), creating ambiguous, shifting tonal centers.
- Prominent use of dominant 7#11 sonorities (Gb7#11, B7#11), injecting a distinct Lydian Dominant color and unresolved tension.
- Abrupt, distant ii-V changes (Bm7-E7 targeting A) contrasting with the expected ii-V-I of Ab.
Improvisation Focus: Lydian Dominant scale.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). Its rapid, non-functional chromaticism and frequent use of altered dominants demand a sophisticated harmonic vocabulary.