Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| C | 2 | 4.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 4.8% |
| G7b9#11 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Dbmaj7#11 | 2 | 4.8% |
| A7b13 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9#11 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b9#11 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Rapid tonicization shifts between F minor, C major, and distant E major (F#m7–B13–E6) create a disorienting, non-linear tonal path.
- Use of the “Lydian Dominant” sound via the Dbmaj7#11 functions as a sophisticated substitute for the primary dominant or a Neapolitan chord.
- Chromatic dominant parallelism (A7b13 to Ab7) and altered extensions (#11, b9, b13) provide the signature Monkian dissonant texture within a ballad structure.
Improvisation Focus The Altered Scale (Super Locrian) to navigate frequent dominant 7th extensions and chromatic resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 — While the tempo is slow, the dense harmonic grid and frequent modulations to distal keys require advanced knowledge of voice leading and substitution.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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