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 |
Harmonic Highlights
- Features Monk’s signature chromatically descending dominant progression (Ab7-Gb7) before resolving to Cm7.
- Includes a clear, albeit brief, modulation to Eb major (Fm7-Bb7b9-Ebmaj7), the relative major’s parallel major.
- Employs persistent iim7-V7 cycles (Cm7-F7) that often lead to unexpected key areas or serve as extended turnarounds.
- The C7-F7 progression introduces a secondary dominant (V7/F) or bIIIdom7 in Cm, adding harmonic tension before resolving.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the numerous dominant seven chords and their often unconventional resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced). The rapid, unpredictable modulations and chromatic dominant movements demand a sophisticated harmonic vocabulary.