Standards · 1964
Equinox chords & key
- Key
- C♯ minor
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1964
“Equinox” is a jazz standard by John Coltrane from 1964. Most bands play it in C♯ minor, slow swing; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Its changes follow a 12-bar minor blues. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C♯ minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- C♯m7×8
- F♯m7×2
- A7♯11×1
- G♯7×1
Characteristics
- Minor blues
History
"Equinox" is a minor blues jazz standard by American jazz saxophone player and composer John Coltrane. It was originally released on Coltrane's Sound played in C# minor with a slow swing feel. However, it is usually played in C minor.
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Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Mr. P.C. 100% | C minor |
| Bags and Trane 80% | C minor |
| Interplay 38% | F minor |
| The Pink Panther 22% | E minor |
| Afro Blue 20% | F minor |
| Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 20% | E minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Equinox in?
Equinox is usually played in C♯ minor. For B♭ instruments that is E♭ minor, for E♭ instruments B♭ minor.
Who wrote Equinox?
Equinox was written by John Coltrane (1964).
What is the form of Equinox?
Equinox has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Equinox played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Equinox?
The opening bars are C#m7 | C#m7 | C#m7 | C#m7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.