Standards
Eighty One chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Eighty One” is a jazz standard by Ron Carter. Most bands play it in F major, even eighths; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Its changes follow the 12-bar blues. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track and in 2 transcribed solos.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- F7sus×7
- B♭7sus×4
- C7sus×1
Characteristics
- 12-bar blues
Recorded on these albums
| 1965 | E.S.P. Miles Davis · “Eighty-One” |
Transcribed solos on Eighty One
| Miles Davis trumpet | 138 BPM |
| Wayne Shorter tenor saxophone | 138 BPM |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Bessie's Blues 100% | E♭ major |
| St. Louis Blues 100% | G major |
| Jumpin With Symphony Sid 80% | B♭ major |
| Watermelon Man 57% | F major |
| Blue Monk 50% | B♭ major |
| Blue Sphere 50% | B♭ major |
| Bluehawk 50% | B♭ major |
| Freddie Freeloader 50% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Eighty One in?
Eighty One is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Eighty One?
Eighty One was written by Ron Carter.
What is the form of Eighty One?
Eighty One has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Eighty One played?
The usual groove is Even eighths. Transcribed solos in our data were played at 138 BPM and 138 BPM.
What are the chord changes to Eighty One?
The opening bars are F7sus | Bb7sus | F7sus | F7sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.