Standards
Eiderdown chords & key
- Key
- G minor
- Form
- AABCA
- Bars
- 40
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Eiderdown” is a jazz standard by Steve Swallow. Most bands play it in G minor, medium swing; the tune runs 40 bars in AABCA form. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 13 different chords and moves between the key centres F major and E♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
A
×2B
C
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
3Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
5ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
13Different chords
Most used chords
- Gm7×9
- B7alt×6
- Em7×6
- Cm7×6
- C7×3
- Fmaj7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major and E♭ major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Eiderdown in?
Eiderdown is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Eiderdown?
Eiderdown was written by Steve Swallow.
What is the form of Eiderdown?
Eiderdown has 5 sections (AABCA) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Eiderdown played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Eiderdown?
The opening bars are B7alt | B7alt | Em7 | Em7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.