Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| F7 | 3 | 25.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
Harmonic Highlights:
- Employs a standard 12-bar blues progression in Bb, serving as a direct, unadorned harmonic framework.
- Primarily utilizes dominant 7th chords (I7, IV7, V7), reinforcing the blues tonality without complex substitutions.
- Exhibits direct, diatonic chord movement (I7-IV7, IV7-I7, I7-V7), characteristic of traditional blues harmony.
- Absence of traditional bebop II-V-I changes, focusing instead on the essential dominant functions.
Improvisation Focus: Bb Blues Scale.
Difficulty Rating: 2 (Beginner-Intermediate). Its straightforward blues changes are accessible, yet Monk’s syncopated melody demands rhythmic precision.