Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 20.0% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Ab6 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Db7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Fm | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fm/maj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Features Monk’s signature use of the minor-major 7th chord (Fm/maj7) as a chromatic tension point within the vi chord progression.
- Employs classic ii-V-I progressions (Bbm7-Eb7-Ab6) alongside secondary dominants, notably V7/V (Bb7-Eb7), reinforcing the key center.
- Utilizes a distinctive non-diatonic dominant, Db7 (bIII7 or bVI7), which frequently precedes Fm7 (vi7), creating unique harmonic friction and a blues-inflected sound.
Improvisation Focus: Command of arpeggios and specific dominant scales (e.g., Lydian Dominant for Db7) is crucial.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) The unconventional minor-major 7th chord and the signature Monkian dominant substitutions require a sophisticated understanding of jazz harmony.