Standards
Comrade Conrad chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Comrade Conrad” is a jazz standard by Bill Evans. Most bands play it in G minor, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AB form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 20 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor, F minor, E♭ major and G minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm7×4
- A♭maj7×3
- Fm7×3
- D♭maj7×2
- Fm7/E♭×2
- Dm7♭5×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor, F minor, E♭ major and G minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Comrade Conrad in?
Comrade Conrad is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Comrade Conrad?
Comrade Conrad was written by Bill Evans.
What is the form of Comrade Conrad?
Comrade Conrad has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Comrade Conrad played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Comrade Conrad?
The opening bars are Bbm7 | Eb7sus Eb9#5 | Abmaj7 | Dbmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.