Standards
April Skies chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“April Skies” is a jazz standard by Buddy Collette. It is usually played in G major as a medium-up swing, and the 32-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 16 different chords and moves between the key centres G major, B♭ major, A minor and E major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×5
- Am7×5
- D7×4
- C7×3
- A♯maj7×3
- Bm7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
G major, B♭ major, A minor and E major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| I'll Remember April 35% | G major |
| Swinging At The Haven 24% | F major |
| When Lights Are Low 24% | E♭ major |
| Jeannie's Song 21% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is April Skies in?
April Skies is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote April Skies?
April Skies was written by Buddy Collette.
What is the form of April Skies?
April Skies has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is April Skies played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to April Skies?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | Am7 | Bm7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.