Standards
Autumn Nocturne chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABC
- Bars
- 36
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Autumn Nocturne” is a jazz standard by Gannon-Myrow. Most bands play it in C major, slow swing; the tune runs 36 bars in AABC form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 30 different chords and moves between the key centres E minor, G major and C 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
- C69×6
- D9×5
- Dm9×4
- G7♯5×4
- Emaj7×4
- A7♭9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
E minor, G major and C major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Autumn Nocturne in?
Autumn Nocturne is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Autumn Nocturne?
Autumn Nocturne was written by Gannon-Myrow.
What is the form of Autumn Nocturne?
Autumn Nocturne has 4 sections (AABC) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is Autumn Nocturne played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Autumn Nocturne?
The opening bars are C69 A7b9 | Dm9 G7b9 | Am Am/G | D7/Gb Fm6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.