Standards
Black Narcissus chords & key
- Key
- G♯ minor
- Form
- ABC
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Black Narcissus” is a jazz standard by Joe Henderson. Most bands play it in G♯ minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 24 bars in ABC form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G♯ minor
A
B
C
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
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
13Different chords
Most used chords
- G♯m7×4
- F♯m7×4
- A♯m7/G♯×3
- G♯m7/F♯×3
- D♯maj7♯11×2
- Fmaj7♯11×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Black Narcissus in?
Black Narcissus is usually played in G♯ minor. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ minor, for E♭ instruments F minor.
Who wrote Black Narcissus?
Black Narcissus was written by Joe Henderson.
What is the form of Black Narcissus?
Black Narcissus has 3 sections (ABC) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Black Narcissus played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Black Narcissus?
The opening bars are G#m7 | A#m7/G# | G#m7 | A#m7/G#. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.