Standards · 1967
Blood Count chords & key
“Blood Count” is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn from 1967. It is usually played in D major as a ballad, and the 38-bar AABAC form has 5 sections. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 33 different chords and moves between the key centres G major and F major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Dmaj7×4
- F7♯11×3
- A♯7♯9×3
- D♯7♯9♯11×3
- A♯m7×3
- Am7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G major and F major
History
"Blood Count" is a 1967 jazz composition by pianist, arranger, and composer Billy Strayhorn.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Blood Count in?
Blood Count is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Blood Count?
Blood Count was written by Billy Strayhorn (1967).
What is the form of Blood Count?
Blood Count has 5 sections (AABAC) with 38 bars in total.
How fast is Blood Count played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Blood Count?
The opening bars are F7#11 | A#7#9 | D#7#9#11 | A#m7 D#7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.