Standards
Elora chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Elora” is a jazz standard by J.J. Johnson. Most bands play it in B♭ major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 7 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres B♭ major, E♭ major and G minor. In this atlas it appears in 2 transcribed solos.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm7×10
- F7×7
- B♭maj7×7
- D♭7×5
- E♭maj7×4
- Dm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
B♭ major, E♭ major and G minor
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Transcribed solos on Elora
| J.J. Johnson trombone | 197 BPM |
| Sonny Stitt tenor saxophone | 193 BPM |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Billy Boy 39% | C major |
| Ballade 33% | F major |
| Strike Up The Band 30% | E♭ major |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me 28% | A♭ major |
| This Year's Kisses 28% | G major |
| Oh, Lady Be Good 27% | G major |
| S'posin' 27% | B♭ major |
| Taking A Chance On Love 27% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Elora in?
Elora is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Elora?
Elora was written by J.J. Johnson.
What is the form of Elora?
Elora has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Elora played?
The usual groove is Medium swing. Transcribed solos in our data were played at 197 BPM and 193 BPM.
What are the chord changes to Elora?
The opening bars are Cm7 | F7 | Bbmaj7 Ebmaj7 | Dm7 Db7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.