Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 6 | 24.0% |
| C7 | 4 | 16.0% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Am7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| D7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| G7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| B07 | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a I6 - IV7 - I6 opening, substituting the standard “Rhythm Changes” ii-V with a blues-inflected subdominant dominant.
- A secondary dominant cycle (Am7 - D7 - Gm7 - C7) creates a functional iii-VI-ii-V turnaround that drives the harmony back to the tonic.
- The B°7 serves as a chromatic passing diminished chord between the IV7 (Bb7) and the tonic, facilitating smooth ascending voice leading.
- The inclusion of Db7 functions as a tritone substitution or chromatic neighbor tone to the V7 (C7), adding Monk’s signature angular dissonance.
Improvisation Focus The F Major Bebop Scale and chromatic approach notes.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While based on a familiar AABA structure, the specific chromatic substitutions and rhythmic displacement inherent in Monk’s style require intermediate harmonic precision.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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