Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Db7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| F#7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| B7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7#11 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9/G | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a rapid descent of dominant 7th chords (Ab7–Db7–Gb7–B7–E7) that utilizes the cycle of fourths to create intense harmonic motion before resolving back to the tonic.
- Employs frequent tritone substitutions, notably the A7#11 acting as a chromatic bridge between the Eb7 and the Ab7.
- Utilizes altered ii-V-I cells (Bbm7–Eb7#11 and Fm7–Bb7#5) to provide Monk’s signature dissonant “crunch” within a standard Eb major framework.
Improvisation Focus Angular arpeggio-based cells and rhythmic displacement over the Eb Mixolydian/Bebop scale.
Difficulty Rating 5/5. The extreme tempo combined with jagged, wide-interval melodic leaps and rapid-fire chord substitutions requires elite technical facility and harmonic timing.