Standards
Armageddon chords & key
- Key
- B♭ minor
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 36
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Armageddon” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. It is usually played in B♭ minor as a medium swing, and the 36-bar AA form has 2 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ minor
In
A
×2·
×2⊕
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭m7×16
- G♭13×14
- E♭7×8
- E7♯11×4
- D♭7♯11×2
- G♭/C×2
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| The Pink Panther 22% | E minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Armageddon in?
Armageddon is usually played in B♭ minor. For B♭ instruments that is C minor, for E♭ instruments G minor.
Who wrote Armageddon?
Armageddon was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Armageddon?
Armageddon has 2 sections (AA) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is Armageddon played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Armageddon?
The opening bars are E7#11 Eb7 | Db7#11 | Gb/C F7#5 | Bbm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.