Standards
Coral chords & key
“Coral” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in C minor, ballad; the tune runs 8 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 17 different chords.
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
1Minor ii–V–i
4ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
17Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm7×1
- F7×1
- D/B♭×1
- B♭maj7×1
- Am7♭5×1
- D7♭9×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Coral in?
Coral is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Coral?
Coral was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Coral?
Coral has 1 sections (A) with 8 bars in total.
How fast is Coral played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Coral?
The opening bars are Cm7 F7 | D/Bb Bbmaj7 | Am7b5 D7b9 | Gm7 C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.