Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dbmaj7 | 5 | 18.5% |
| Dm7b5 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Ab13b9 | 3 | 11.1% |
| G13b9 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Eb7#11 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Db7b9 | 1 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#5#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b5 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The piece utilizes recurring minor ii-V cells (Dm7b5 - G13b9) that function as chromatic neighbor groups or secondary dominants, often bypassing standard resolutions to the Ab tonic.
- Frequent modulations to the subdominant (Db major) are established via ii-V cycles (Ebm7 - Ab13b9), grounding the “beautiful” side of the composition in a lush IV-major tonality.
- Extensive use of the Lydian Dominant sound (Eb7#11, Bb7#11) adds characteristic “Monkish” dissonance, utilizing the #11 to bridge the gap between distant tonal centers.
- Persistent modal interchange between Ab major and Ab minor creates the “ugly/beautiful” contrast, shifting the emotional palette through altered dominant extensions and minor-key ii-Vs.
Improvisation Focus
Melodic application of the Whole-Tone scale and Altered scale to navigate the highly tensioned dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating
4/5: The non-functional resolutions and shifting tonal centers in a waltz feel require advanced harmonic navigation and a deep understanding of dissonance.