Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7 | 6 | 12.2% |
| Ebm7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| G7 | 4 | 8.2% |
| Cmaj7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| A7#11 | 2 | 4.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b13 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a striking opening shift from Cmaj7 to a ii-V in the bIII key (Ebm7-Ab7), immediately establishing Monk’s signature harmonic displacement.
- Employs frequent tritone substitutions and chromatic dominant chains, notably the A7#11 and Gb7, which function as unconventional pivots between key centers.
- Utilizes deceptive resolutions and “side-slipping,” such as the G7 moving unexpectedly to Dbmaj7, bypassing the anticipated C minor tonicization.
Improvisation Focus The Whole Tone scale and Lydian Dominant modes are critical for navigating Monk’s specific use of augmented fifths and #11 extensions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The rapid modulation between distant tonal centers and the non-functional nature of several dominant chords require advanced harmonic navigation and precise ear training.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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