Standards
Blue Daniel chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 19
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Blue Daniel” is a jazz standard by Frank Rosolino. It is usually played in D major as a jazz waltz, and the 19-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 8 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
6ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
8Different chords
Most used chords
- C7×4
- Bm7×4
- E7×4
- D6×2
- Dmaj7×2
- A7×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Blue Daniel in?
Blue Daniel is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Blue Daniel?
Blue Daniel was written by Frank Rosolino.
What is the form of Blue Daniel?
Blue Daniel has 2 sections (AB) with 19 bars in total.
How fast is Blue Daniel played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Blue Daniel?
The opening bars are D6 | C7 | Bm7 | E7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.