Standards
Ahmid-6 chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 57
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Ahmid-6” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. It is usually played in C major as a even eighths, and the 57-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 8 minor ii–V–i, uses 43 different chords and moves between the key centres E minor, D minor, C minor, F minor and G major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Em7×8
- Dm7×6
- B7×5
- D♭m7×4
- G♭m7×4
- A7sus×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
E minor, D minor, C minor, F minor and G major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Ahmid-6 in?
Ahmid-6 is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Ahmid-6?
Ahmid-6 was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of Ahmid-6?
Ahmid-6 has 2 sections (AB) with 57 bars in total.
How fast is Ahmid-6 played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Ahmid-6?
The opening bars are Dm7 | Dbm7 | Dm7 | Dbm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.