Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abmaj7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Eb7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| F7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| D07 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Am7 | 1 | 2.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| D07 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dbm7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a persistent I-VI-ii-V cycle (Abmaj7-F7-Bbm7-Eb7) that establishes a rhythmic, cyclical propulsion typical of Monk’s modern stride influence.
- Utilizes chromatic voice leading from Dbmaj7 to D°7, creating a sharp diminished tension that resolves toward the dominant.
- The bridge incorporates sophisticated ii-V sequences and tritone substitutions (Am7-Ab7-Dbmaj7), requiring rapid navigation through distantly related tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus The Ab Whole-Tone scale and Lydian Dominant extensions (#11) to capture the signature dissonant clusters and angularity of Monk’s melodic style.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The composition demands advanced rhythmic syncopation and the technical facility to navigate dense, chromatic harmonic shifts at high speeds.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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