Standards
Criss Cross chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 30
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Criss Cross” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. Most bands play it in G minor, medium swing; the tune runs 30 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 9 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
×2B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
2Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
5ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
9Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm6×6
- G♭13×6
- G♭7♯9×3
- B♭13×3
- Dm7×3
- G7♯11×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Criss Cross in?
Criss Cross is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Criss Cross?
Criss Cross was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Criss Cross?
Criss Cross has 4 sections (AABA) with 30 bars in total.
How fast is Criss Cross played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Criss Cross?
The opening bars are Gm6 | Gm6 | Gb7#9 | Bb13. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.