Standards
502 Blues chords & key
- Key
- A minor
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“502 Blues” is a jazz standard by Jimmy Rowles. Most bands play it in A minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 32 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres A minor, B♭ major and E minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Am7×4
- D♭maj7×4
- Bm7♭5×4
- E7♯9×4
- Cm7×2
- F7♭9×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
A minor, B♭ major and E minor
History
502 Blues is a jazz standard composed in 1958 by Jimmy Rowles. The composition is best known through Wayne Shorter's rendition on his 1967 album, Adam's Apple.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is 502 Blues in?
502 Blues is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote 502 Blues?
502 Blues was written by Jimmy Rowles.
What is the form of 502 Blues?
502 Blues has 2 sections (AA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is 502 Blues played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to 502 Blues?
The opening bars are Am7 | Dbmaj7 | Bm7b5 | E7#9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.