Standards
Bark For Barksdale chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Bark For Barksdale” is a jazz standard by Gerry Mulligan. It is usually played in F major as a up-tempo swing, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 13 different chords and moves between the key centres F major and B♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F×14
- C7×9
- G7×5
- B♭×4
- Gm7×3
- B♭7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major and B♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bark For Barksdale in?
Bark For Barksdale is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Bark For Barksdale?
Bark For Barksdale was written by Gerry Mulligan.
What is the form of Bark For Barksdale?
Bark For Barksdale has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Bark For Barksdale played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Bark For Barksdale?
The opening bars are F | F | Gm7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.