Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 11.1% |
| B9b5 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Eb9 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Db7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Ab13 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Gb13 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7/F -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of tritone substitutions (B9b5 for F7) and chromatic dominant chains (Ab13-Db7-Gb13) creates a shifting, unstable harmonic landscape.
- The progression relies on “constant structure” dominant chords moving by fourths or half-steps, frequently subverting traditional ii-V-I functional expectations.
- Frequent b5 and b9 extensions across the dominant cycles emphasize a “crushed” dissonance, characteristic of Monk’s idiosyncratic vertical alignment.
Improvisation Focus Motivic development using the Whole-Tone scale and C Blues scale.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 — Navigating the rapid chromatic shifts and unconventional substitutions requires advanced harmonic ear training and rhythmic precision.