Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm/maj7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Gmaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Am7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| F7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Gmaj7/A | 2 | 5.7% |
| E7b5 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bm7 -> E7b5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm/maj7 -> Eb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7#11 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- The opening Gmaj7/A suggests an immediate departure from the G minor key center, signaling a chromatically rich journey.
- The repeated Bbm(maj7) leading to Eb7#11 indicates a strong, temporary tonicization of Ab major, a distant key.
- Frequent use of altered dominant chords (E7b5, Eb7#11, G7#11, Db9) and ii-V progressions creates rapid, complex harmonic shifts.
- The Db9 leading to G7 exemplifies tritone substitution and non-functional chromaticism, characteristic of Monk’s harmonic language.
Improvisation Focus: Emphasize chromaticism and altered scale applications over dominant 7th chords, with quick adaptation to key changes.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) – Its rapid modulations, altered dominants, and non-functional progressions demand sophisticated harmonic understanding and agility.