Standards
Evidence chords & key
- Key
- E♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Evidence” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. Most bands play it in E♭ major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres F minor and A♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fm7×6
- B♭7♭5♭9×4
- D♭7×4
- E♭maj7×3
- Gm7×3
- C7♭5♭9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F minor and A♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Evidence in?
Evidence is usually played in E♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is F major, for E♭ instruments C major.
Who wrote Evidence?
Evidence was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Evidence?
Evidence has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Evidence played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Evidence?
The opening bars are Ebmaj7 | Gm7 C7b5b9 | Fm7 | Bb7b5b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.