Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 10 | 25.0% |
| Gb7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Db7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| G7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Side-slipping motion: The A section utilizes a recurring I6 to bII7 movement, where Gb7 acts as a tritone substitute for the V chord (C7), creating constant chromatic tension.
- Symmetrical Bridge: The B section employs parallel dominant 7th chords climbing chromatically (Db7 to E7), each paired with its tritone partner, requiring rapid harmonic tracking.
- Dissonant Voicing: The melody emphasizes the tonic (F) over the Gb7 chord, highlighting the #7/11 relationship typical of Monk’s idiosyncratic harmonic language.
Improvisation Focus
Side-slipping: Shifting F-based motifs or pentatonics up a half-step to Gb to mirror the harmonic oscillation.
Difficulty Rating
3/5: While the A section is repetitive, the bridge’s fast-moving chromatic dominant chords and Monk’s specific rhythmic displacement require advanced melodic timing.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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