Standards
Continuum chords & key
“Continuum” is a jazz standard by Jaco Pastorius. It is usually played in E major as a funk, and the 22-bar AA form has 2 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E major
A
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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
9Different chords
Most used chords
- Emaj7×15
- Amaj7×2
- A♯m7×1
- Am7×1
- Edim7×1
- D♯7sus×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Continuum in?
Continuum is usually played in E major. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ major, for E♭ instruments D♭ major.
Who wrote Continuum?
Continuum was written by Jaco Pastorius.
What is the form of Continuum?
Continuum has 2 sections (AA) with 22 bars in total.
How fast is Continuum played?
The usual groove is Funk.
What are the chord changes to Continuum?
The opening bars are Emaj7 | Emaj7 | Emaj7 | Emaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.