Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 6 | 9.0% |
| Bbm7 | 6 | 9.0% |
| Bb7b9 | 5 | 7.5% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 6.0% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 4.5% |
| Fm9 | 2 | 3.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 3.0% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm9 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7b5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Stepwise chromatic ii-V sequences (Fm7 to F#m7 to Gm7) create signature “rising” tension, delaying expected resolutions to the Eb tonic center.
- Parallel minor 7th chains (Gm7-Abm7-Am7-Bbm7) utilize constant structure harmony, prioritizing linear voice leading over traditional functional cycles.
- Altered dominant extensions (Bb7b9, Eb7b9) introduce high-dissonance colors that provide the “Monkish” bite against the ballad’s lyrical Eb major 7th resolutions.
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic ii-V cycles through voice leading and the application of Whole-Tone scales over dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The frequent modulations and non-diatonic parallel movements require a sophisticated harmonic ear and the ability to maintain melodic logic across shifting keys.
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