Standards
Bud Powell chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AABCA
- Bars
- 54
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Bud Powell” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. Most bands play it in F major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 54 bars in AABCA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 6 minor ii–V–i, uses 33 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor, B major and F 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
- Am7×7
- Gm7×7
- B♭7×6
- B♭m7×4
- E♭7×4
- D7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor, B major and F major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bud Powell in?
Bud Powell is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Bud Powell?
Bud Powell was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Bud Powell?
Bud Powell has 5 sections (AABCA) with 54 bars in total.
How fast is Bud Powell played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Bud Powell?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Bm7b5 Bb7 | Am7 | D7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.