Standards
Domingo chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 40
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Domingo” is a jazz standard by Benny Golson. Most bands play it in C minor, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 40 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 21 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor, E♭ major and G minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
A
1.
2.
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
3Minor ii–V–i
6ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
21Different chords
Most used chords
- Cm×10
- G7/B×4
- B♭m6×4
- G7♭9×4
- Dm7♭5×3
- F/A×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor, E♭ major and G minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Domingo in?
Domingo is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Domingo?
Domingo was written by Benny Golson.
What is the form of Domingo?
Domingo has 3 sections (AAB) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Domingo played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Domingo?
The opening bars are Cm | Cm | G7/B | G7/B. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.