Standards
Armando's Rhumba chords & key
“Armando's Rhumba” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. Most bands play it in C minor, latin; the tune runs 20 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
2Dominant chains
16Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×4
- G7♭13×3
- D7♭9×2
- B♭7sus×2
- B♭7♭9sus×2
- C7♭9×1
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Recado Bossa Nova 26% | G minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Armando's Rhumba in?
Armando's Rhumba is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Armando's Rhumba?
Armando's Rhumba was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Armando's Rhumba?
Armando's Rhumba has 2 sections (AB) with 20 bars in total.
How fast is Armando's Rhumba played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Armando's Rhumba?
The opening bars are Cm7 | D7b9 | G7b13 | Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.