Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7sus | 5 | 12.5% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Gb7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7#5 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Db7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bb | 2 | 5.0% |
| E7b5 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cm11 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm11 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights:
- Extensive chromatic descending dominant progressions, exemplified by the E7b5, Eb7, D7#5, Db7 sequence, creating continuous tension.
- Frequent deployment of tritone substitutions and highly altered dominant chords, such as B7b5b9 and G7#5, enriching harmonic color.
- Monk’s signature “flat-side” harmony and abrupt modulations, often bypassing traditional ii-V-I resolutions for a more angular progression.
Improvisation Focus: Altered dominant scales.
Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced). Its highly chromatic nature, dense altered dominant voicings, and lack of conventional functional harmony demand sophisticated improvisational and analytical skills.