Standards
Beatrice chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Beatrice” is a jazz standard by Sam Rivers. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 16 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
12Different chords
Most used chords
- G♭maj7♯11×3
- Dm7×3
- Fmaj7×2
- E♭maj7♯11×2
- Cm7×1
- B♭m7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Beatrice in?
Beatrice is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Beatrice?
Beatrice was written by Sam Rivers.
What is the form of Beatrice?
Beatrice has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Beatrice played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Beatrice?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Gbmaj7#11 | Fmaj7 | Ebmaj7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.