Standards
Crystal Silence chords & key
“Crystal Silence” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. It is usually played in A minor as a ballad, and the 40-bar AABA form has 4 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A minor
A
1.
2.
B
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
1Dominant chains
20Different chords
Most used chords
- Am7×6
- B♭maj7♯11×5
- Am9×5
- Fmaj7♯11×4
- Em7×3
- Bm7×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Crystal Silence in?
Crystal Silence is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote Crystal Silence?
Crystal Silence was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Crystal Silence?
Crystal Silence has 4 sections (AABA) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Crystal Silence played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Crystal Silence?
The opening bars are Am7 | Em7 | Fmaj7#11 | Bm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.