Standards
Budo chords & key
- Key
- A♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Budo” is a jazz standard by Davis-Powell. It is usually played in A♭ major as a up-tempo swing, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 7 major ii–V–I cadences and 6 minor ii–V–i, uses 19 different chords and moves between the key centres A♭ major and B♭ minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7×10
- A♭maj7×9
- B♭m7×7
- E♭7×7
- Cm7×6
- G7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
A♭ major and B♭ minor
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Lover 26% | E♭ major |
| Freight Train 22% | A♭ major |
| This I Dig Of You 22% | B♭ major |
| Ask Me Now 20% | D♭ major |
| Lover Man 20% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Budo in?
Budo is usually played in A♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ major, for E♭ instruments F major.
Who wrote Budo?
Budo was written by Davis-Powell.
What is the form of Budo?
Budo has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Budo played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Budo?
The opening bars are Abmaj7 G7 | Cm7 F7 F7 | Bbm7 Eb7 | Abmaj7 Ab7#5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.