Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Bb7b5b9 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Db7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| C7b5b9 | 2 | 7.1% |
| A7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7b5b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b5b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7b5b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7#9#11 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7#11 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> G7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b5b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Monk recontextualizes the “Just You, Just Me” progression, using C7b5b9 to drive strongly toward the Fm7 or tonicizing F minor within a broader Eb Major framework.
- Chromatic side-slipping and tritone substitutions occur frequently, notably the A7 passing to Abm7 and the use of Bb7b5b9 to navigate between shifting tonal centers.
- The harmony features dense dominant alterations (#9, #11, b5) that create signature dissonance against a sparse, rhythmically displaced melody.
Improvisation Focus Rhythmic displacement and motivic development based on the melody’s “gaps.”
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The jagged rhythmic structure and complex altered dominants require advanced timing and a deep understanding of functional tension.