Standards

Eronel chords & key

Key
G major
Form
AABA
Bars
32
Groove
Medium swing
Time signature
4/4

“Eronel” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. Most bands play it in G major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form.

Chord changes

Showing in: Concert (C) — G major

A
Gmaj7Gmaj7/A
Bm7E7♭5
A♯mmaj7
A♯mmaj7D♯7♯11
Am7
Cm7F7
1.
Am7G♯7
G6G♯6
2.
Am7G♯7
Gmaj7
B
Dm7G7♯11
Dm7C♯9
G7
C7
Cm7
F7
Bm7A♯7
D♯maj7G♯7♯11
A
Gmaj7Gmaj7/A
Bm7E7♭5
A♯mmaj7
A♯mmaj7D♯7♯11
Am7
Cm7F7
Am7G♯7
Gmaj7

Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.

Harmonic analysis

0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
11ii–V moves
4Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
20Different chords

Most used chords

  • A♯mmaj7×6
  • Am7×6
  • Gmaj7×5
  • Bm7×4
  • Cm7×4
  • F7×4

Characteristics

  • AABA song form

Frequently asked questions

What key is Eronel in?

Eronel is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.

Who wrote Eronel?

Eronel was written by Thelonious Monk.

What is the form of Eronel?

Eronel has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.

How fast is Eronel played?

The usual groove is Medium swing.

What are the chord changes to Eronel?

The opening bars are Gmaj7 Gmaj7/A | Bm7 E7b5 | A#mmaj7 | A#mmaj7 D#7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.