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 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Rapid chromatic descent of ii-V patterns, shifting from Bm7/E7 down to Bbm7/Eb7, which disrupts traditional diatonic stability.
- Extensive use of Lydian Dominant and Whole-Tone sonorities (e.g., G7#11, Eb7#11), emphasizing Monk’s signature use of augmented fourths.
- Frequent tritone substitutions, such as the Db9 resolving toward C7, which facilitate smooth chromatic voice leading within the cycle of fourths.
- Tonal ambiguity between G Major and G Minor, utilizing modal interchange and Bbm/maj7 chords to blur the lines between parallel keys.
Improvisation Focus The Whole-Tone Scale for navigating dominant #11 chords and capturing Monk’s angular melodic language.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The rapid chromatic transposition of ii-V cells and the non-functional resolutions require advanced harmonic foresight and precise melodic targeting.