Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 8 | 25.8% |
| Cm7 | 6 | 19.4% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 9.7% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Bb7b9 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Sequential chromatic descent (Bbmaj7 - Ab7 - Gb7) utilizes tritone substitutions to create tension before resolving into the foundational ii-V (Cm7-F7) cycles.
- Persistent ii-V oscillations (Cm7-F7) characterize the B-section/development, emphasizing functional movement over a static tonal center.
- The use of the bVII7 (Ab7) serves as a “backdoor” dominant, facilitating a smooth transition to the IV chord (Ebmaj7) while maintaining Monk’s signature angularity.
- Integration of the Bb7b9 suggests a secondary dominant resolution to Eb, introducing diminished symmetry within a major-key framework.
Improvisation Focus Lydian Dominant scales to navigate chromatic non-functional dominant chords (Ab7, Gb7).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the rapid chromatic side-slipping and Monk’s specific rhythmic displacements requires advanced voice leading within a standard 32-bar form.