Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 8 | 13.8% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Ab6 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Db7 | 2 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
- Extensive use of dominant cycles (Bb7-Eb7-Ab7-Db7-Gb7) and secondary dominants.
- Signature Monk half-step modulations and slides (Bm7-E7 to Bbm7-Eb7, Bm7 resolving to Bbm7).
- Strategic deployment of bVII7#11 (Gb7#11) for unique backdoor dominant color or tritone substitution.
- Brief minorization of the tonic (Abm7) followed by Ab6, creating subtle modal shifts within the Ab major key.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating complex chromaticism and precise arpeggio superimposition over rapid, non-diatonic harmonic shifts.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Demands precise ear training and technical proficiency to navigate frequent non-diatonic II-V progressions and Monk’s signature half-step root movements.