Standards
Affirmation chords & key
“Affirmation” is a jazz standard by José Feliciano. It is usually played in B minor as a funk, and the 40-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 14 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B minor
A
1.
2.
B
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×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
2Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
14Different chords
Most used chords
- Bm9×18
- Em9×8
- A♯maj9×6
- A9sus×4
- Gmaj9×3
- Am7×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Affirmation in?
Affirmation is usually played in B minor. For B♭ instruments that is C♯ minor, for E♭ instruments G♯ minor.
Who wrote Affirmation?
Affirmation was written by José Feliciano.
What is the form of Affirmation?
Affirmation has 3 sections (AAB) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Affirmation played?
The usual groove is Funk.
What are the chord changes to Affirmation?
The opening bars are Em9 | Em9 | Bm9 | Bm9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.