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.
Harmonic Highlights:
- Pervasive use of the Gb7 (bII7) chord as a “backdoor” dominant, resolving chromatically to the F6 tonic.
- Extended sequences oscillating between V7 and its tritone substitution (e.g., Db7-G7), creating a sense of rapidly shifting key centers and harmonic tension.
- Frequent application of chromatic passing chords and non-standard resolutions, characteristic of Monk’s angular harmonic language.
Improvisation Focus: Emphasize chromaticism and altered dominant scales to navigate the rapidly changing, dissonant harmony.
Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced) The rapid harmonic rhythm, extensive tritone substitutions, and unconventional progressions demand a high level of harmonic and improvisational fluency.