Standards
Contemplation chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Contemplation” is a jazz standard by McCoy Tyner. Most bands play it in C minor, jazz waltz; the tune runs 16 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
3Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×8
- A♭maj7♯11×4
- G7♭9×4
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Wayne's Thang 33% | E minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Contemplation in?
Contemplation is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Contemplation?
Contemplation was written by McCoy Tyner.
What is the form of Contemplation?
Contemplation has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Contemplation played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Contemplation?
The opening bars are Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7 | Cm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.