Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
G7820.0%
F7820.0%
Cm7615.0%
Bb410.0%
Bb725.0%
Bb7/D25.0%
Eb725.0%
E0725.0%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)6
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)6

Harmonic Highlights

  • Built on the “Rhythm Changes” framework, utilizing a repetitive I-VI-ii-V turnaround (Bb-G7-Cm7-F7) to drive the A sections.
  • The bridge (B section) follows a standard cycle of dominant sevenths (III7-VI7-II7-V7), moving through D7, G7, C7, and F7.
  • The A section features a chromatic ascent (Bb7 to Eb7 to E°7), using the diminished chord as a passing bridge to the tonic inversion (Bb/F).

Improvisation Focus Bb Major Bebop scale and idiomatic guide-tone navigation through the circle of fifths.

Difficulty Rating 3/5 - While the harmonic vocabulary is foundational, the typical high-velocity performance tempo and Monk’s specific rhythmic displacements require advanced melodic precision.


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