Standards · 1932
Fascination chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- ABAC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
- Year
- 1932
“Fascination” is a jazz standard by Fernando-Dante Marchetti from 1932. Most bands play it in C major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 7 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Dm7×11
- Cmaj7×6
- G7×6
- E♭dim7×4
- C6×3
- A♭7×1
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
History
"Fascination" is a popular waltz song with music (1904) by Fermo Dante Marchetti and lyrics (1905) by Maurice de Féraudy. It was first published in Hamburg (by Anton J. Benjamin) and Paris (Édition F. D. Marchetti) in 1904 in a version for piano solo ('Valse Tzigane'). As a song with de Féraudy's words, it was first performed by the French music-hall singer Paulette Darty, in 1905, and published the same year.
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Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| That's Amore (That's Love) 43% | B♭ major |
| In A Little Spanish Town 29% | G major |
| Jersey Bounce 24% | F major |
| Penthouse Serenade 22% | F major |
| Robbin's Nest 22% | C major |
| This Year's Kisses 22% | G major |
| A Blossom Fell 21% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Fascination in?
Fascination is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Fascination?
Fascination was written by Fernando-Dante Marchetti (1932).
What is the form of Fascination?
Fascination has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Fascination played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Fascination?
The opening bars are C6 | Ebdim7 | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.